Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on empowering women, including widows, in the developing world in order to aid conflict resolution and the long-term sustainability of more stable societies.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming Question for Short Debate on the 200th anniversary of the Gurkhas’ service to the Crown and the Gurkha Welfare Trust.
Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
This In Focus note examines the same-sex marriage referendum held in Ireland on 22 May 2015.
Research Briefing
This In Focus note provides a summary of the Polish presidential elections which took place on 24 May 2015.
Research Briefing
This Briefing provides background information on the issues of Foreign Affairs, Defence, EU and International Development, prepared in advance of the first day of debate on the Queen’s Speech on 28 May 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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On 11 December 2014, the House of Lords is scheduled to debate the following motion: “that this House takes note of the case for establishing new global development goals in 2015”.
Research Briefing
On 5 December 2014, the House of Lords is scheduled to debate the following motion: “that this House takes note of the role of soft power and non-military options in conflict prevention”.
Research Briefing
The centenary of the start of the First World War will be marked in 2014. Britain entered the conflict in August 1914 and remained at war until November 1918.
Research Briefing
This Library Note looks at bicameral legislatures in other parts of the world and provides an overview of some of the features of other second chambers, and how these compare to the current House of Lords.
Research Briefing
This Library Note provides background reading in advance of the debate in the House of Lords on 27 February 2014 on recent developments in Syria and the Middle East.
Research Briefing
European Union (Referendum) Bill (HL Bill 63 of 2013–14)
Research Briefing
This Note provides background information on the Defence Reform Bill, which is due to have its second reading in the House of Lords on 10 December 2013.
Research Briefing
This Library Note provides background reading for the debate to be held on Thursday, 21 November to take note of Her Majesty’s Government’s policy towards countries responsible for violations of human rights.
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This Note looks at some of the issues raised by legal challenges to the Armed Forces.
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