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
Presidential Elections in Poland
This In Focus note provides a summary of the Polish presidential elections which took place on 24 May 2015.
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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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Research Briefing
Global Development Goals in 2015
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”.
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Research Briefing
The Role of Soft Power and Non-Military Options in Conflict Prevention
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”.
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Research Briefing
Britain and the First World War: Parliament, Empire and Commemoration
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.
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Research Briefing
Second Chambers
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.
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Research Briefing
Debate on 27 February: Syria and the Middle East
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.
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Research Briefing
European Union (Referendum) Bill (HL Bill 63 of 2013–14)
European Union (Referendum) Bill (HL Bill 63 of 2013–14)
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Research Briefing
Debate on 21 November: Her Majesty’s Government’s Policy Towards Countries Responsible for Violations of Human Rights
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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Research Briefing
Debate on 7 November: The Armed Forces and Legal Challenge
This Note looks at some of the issues raised by legal challenges to the Armed Forces.
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Research Briefing
Debate on 7 November: Relationship between the UK and China
This Library Note provides background reading for the debate on recent developments in the relationship between the UK and China.
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Research Briefing
Debate on 17 October: Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka
Debate on 17 October: Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka
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Research Briefing
Debate on 1 July: Recent Developments in Syria, the Middle East and North Africa
This Library Note provides background reading in advance of the debate in the House of Lords on 1 July on recent developments in Syria, the Middle East, and North Africa.
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Research Briefing
Debate on 13 June: Government’s Priorities at the G8
This Library Note provides background information about the Prime Minister’s stated priorities for the G8 meeting to be held in Northern Ireland on 17–18 June: advancing trade, improving tax compliance and promoting greater transparency.
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