Research Briefing
Childcare Bill [HL] (HL Bill 9 of 2015–16)
This Library Note provides background reading in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Childcare Bill on 16 June 2015.
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Research Briefing
Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill [HL] 2015–16
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming second reading of the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill 2015-16 in the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
Psychoactive Substances Bill [HL] 2015–16
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming second reading of the Psychoactive Substances Bill 2015-16 in the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
Debate on the Role played by Civil Society, in the Light of the Pastoral Letter from the Church of England’s House of Bishops Who is my Neighbour
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material which may be of assistance in preparing for the debate on ‘the role played by civil society, in the light of the pastoral letter from the Church of England’s House of Bishops Who is my Neighbour’.
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Research Briefing
The Mediterranean Migrant Crisis
This In Focus note examines the dangers faced by the growing numbers of migrants seeking to cross the Mediterranean, and the British and European response.
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Research Briefing
Referendum on Same-Sex Marriage in Ireland
This In Focus note examines the same-sex marriage referendum held in Ireland on 22 May 2015.
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Research Briefing
Debate on Day Four of the 2015 Queen’s Speech: Health, Education, Welfare and Culture
This Briefing provides background information on the issues of Health, Education, Welfare and Culture, prepared in advance of the fourth day of debate on the Queen’s Speech on 3 June 2015. This briefing has been prepared in advance of the Queen’s Speech based on commitments contained in the Conservative party’s manifesto and speculative reports about what legislative proposals may be included; it does not constitute official information about the Government’s intentions or provide a complete list of bills to be announced. This pack is one of five, prepared to cover each day of debate on the Queen’s Speech in the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
Debate on Day Three of the 2015 Queen’s Speech: Home Affairs, Local Government, Energy, Environment and Agriculture
This Briefing provides background information on the issues of Home Affairs, Local Government, Energy, Environment and Agriculture, prepared in advance of the third day of debate on the Queen’s Speech on 2 June 2015. This briefing has been prepared in advance of the Queen’s Speech based on commitments contained in the Conservative party’s manifesto and speculative reports about what legislative proposals may be included; it does not constitute official information about the Government’s intentions or provide a complete list of bills to be announced. This pack is one of five, prepared to cover each day of debate on the Queen’s Speech in the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
Debate on Day Two of the 2015 Queen’s Speech: Constitutional Affairs, Legal Affairs and Devolved Affairs
This Briefing provides background information on the issues of Constitutional Affairs, Legal Affairs and Devolved Affairs, prepared in advance of the second day of debate on the Queen’s Speech on 1 June 2015. This briefing has been prepared in advance of the Queen’s Speech based on commitments contained in the Conservative party’s manifesto and speculative reports about what legislative proposals may be included; it does not constitute official information about the Government’s intentions or provide a complete list of bills to be announced. This pack is one of five, prepared to cover each day of debate on the Queen’s Speech in the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
Women’s Economic Empowerment
This Library Note provides background reading for Members in advance of the debate to be held on 5 March 2015 on 'Women’s Economic Empowerment both Nationally and Internationally'.
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Research Briefing
The Case for Arts Education in Schools
On 27 November 2014, the House of Lords is scheduled to debate the following motion: “that this House takes note of the case for arts education in schools”
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Research Briefing
The Azure Card
This Library Note provides background reading for Members in advance of the debate to be held on 20 November 2014: “that this House takes note of the Azure card”.
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Research Briefing
Modern Slavery Bill (HL Bill 51 of 2014–15)
This Library Note provides information on the Modern Slavery Bill, which is due for second reading in the House of Lords on 17 November 2014.
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Research Briefing
Impact of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child on Children’s and Young People’s Online and Digital Interactions
On 20 November 2014, the House of Lords is scheduled to debate the following motion: “that this House takes note of the impact of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child on children’s and young people’s online and digital interactions”
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Research Briefing
Women Facing Homelessness, Domestic Violence and Social Exclusion
On 6 November 2014, the House of Lords is scheduled to debate the following motion: “that this House takes note of women facing homelessness, domestic violence and social exclusion”.
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