Research Briefing
Work of the Ad Hoc Committees in 2013–14
This House of Lords Library briefing provides an overview of the work of the five ad hoc Lords Select Committees which reported in the 2013–14 session.
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Research Briefing
The Government’s Strategy to Defeat ISIL in Syria
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material which may be of assistance in preparing for the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on the Government’s Strategy to Defeat ISIL in Syria.
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Research Briefing
The Military Service Act 1916: 100 Years
This House of Lords Library briefing provides a brief overview of the history of conscription in Britain in the First World War to mark the centenary of the enactment of the Military Service Act 1916. It also identifies those countries in the European Union that currently enforce conscription or compulsory military service.
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Research Briefing
QSD on Prüm Business and Implementation Case
This briefing pack provides material in support of the Lords QSD on the Prüm Business and Implementation Case.
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Research Briefing
QSD on Bilateral and Multilateral Defence and Security Cooperation with the United Kingdom’s European Partners in NATO and the EU
This briefing pack provides material in support of the debate in the House of Lords on Bilateral and Multilateral Defence and Security Cooperation with the United Kingdom’s European Partners in NATO and the EU
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Research Briefing
United Kingdom’s Role in Supporting International Security and Stability
This Library Note has been prepared in advance of the debate in the House of Lords on 3 December 2015: "that this House takes note of the United Kingdom’s role in supporting international security and stability in the light of the Strategic Defence and Security Review".
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Research Briefing
Interception of Communications: The Wilson Doctrine
This In Focus provides a briefing on the background and current status of the Wilson Doctrine, which concerns the interception of parliamentarians’ communications.
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Research Briefing
Present and Future Strength of the Reserves of the British Armed Forces
This briefing pack has been compiled to support the question for short debate on the Present and Future Strength of the Reserves of the British Armed Forces
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Research Briefing
Debate on the Role and Capabilities of the UK Armed Forces in the Light of Global and Domestic Threats to Stability and Security
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material which may be of assistance in preparing for the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on the role and capabilities of the UK Armed Forces in the light of global and domestic threats to stability and security.
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Research Briefing
Reports into Investigatory Powers
This Note provides a summary of the recommendations of recent reports, including the report of David Anderson QC, and supporting material on the use of investigatory powers.
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Research Briefing
Debate on the UK’s Role in Addressing Global Challenges Posed by Terrorism, Conflict, Climate Change and Mass Migration
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on the United Kingdom’s role in addressing global challenges posed by terrorism, conflict, climate change and mass migration.
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Research Briefing
QSD on the Work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming Question for Short Debate on the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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Research Briefing
QSD on Whether the Current Defence Budget is Sufficient to Enable the Armed Forces to Meet the Needs of the UK’s Long-term Foreign Policy
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material which may be of assistance in preparing for the QSD on Whether the Current Defence Budget is Sufficient to Enable the Armed Forces to Meet the Needs of the UK's Long-term Foreign Policy.
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Research Briefing
QSD on the 200th Anniversary of the Gurkhas’ Service to the Crown and the Gurkha Welfare Trust, Particularly in the Light of the Recent Earthquakes in Nepal
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.
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Research Briefing
Debate on Day One of the 2015 Queen’s Speech: Foreign Affairs, Defence, EU and International Development
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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