Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate on the sustainability of rural communities, in the light of research showing that there has been a 12.3 percent decrease in mileage on local authority supported bus services in England, outside London, in the year ending March 2016 compared to the previous year.
Research Briefing
This briefing pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming joint debate on the reports from the House of Lords Constitution Committee, The Invoking of Article 50, and the House of Lords European Committee, Brexit: Parliamentary Scrutiny, to be held on 22 November 2016.
Research Briefing
This briefing pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming debate on 21 November 2016 on drugs policy, following the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on Drug Policy in April 2016 that called for the introduction of more evidence-based measures to promote public health, rather than a prohibition-based approach.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing has been prepared in advance of a debate that is scheduled to take place in the House on 24 November 2016 on the implications of Brexit on the NHS and social care workforce.
Research Briefing
On 24 November 2016, the House of Lords will debate the case for limiting the number and nature of claims against the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and UK armed services personnel arising out of future armed conflict abroad. On 4 October 2016, the Government announced that it would introduce a presumption to derogate from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in future conflicts in order to protect the armed forces from “persistent legal claims”. This briefing will focus on the Government’s recent proposals to derogate from the ECHR. It provides an overview of the legal framework for military operations, summarises some of the key legal claims that have been made against the armed forces, and outlines the work of the Iraq Historic Investigations Team (IHAT).
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate on the EU Committee report, Responding to Price Volatility: Creating a More Resilient Agricultural Sector.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the International Development (Official Assistance Target) (Amendment) Bill [HL] in the House of Lords on Friday 18 November 2016. It provides background information on the international development official assistance (ODA) target along with further details on the UK’s performance in meeting the annual ODA target since 2013. The briefing also explores the annual management of the ODA target.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming QSD on the causes of child poverty across the United Kingdom.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate on the application of immigration policy to overseas students at United Kingdom universities and colleges.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing has been prepared in advance of a debate that is scheduled to take place in the House on 17 November 2016 on the impact of the level of sterling on the economy and investment.
Research Briefing
Ahead of World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2016, this House of Lords Library briefing sets out background information on diabetes including prevalence and health policy.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate on what steps Her Majesty’s Government are taking to ensure that the value and vibrancy of museums, like the People’s History Museum, are recognised and to secure the future of such museums.
Research Briefing
On 3 November 2016, the High Court of England and Wales handed down a judgment in which it held that the Secretary of State does not have power under the Crown’s prerogative to give notice pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union for the UK to withdraw from the European Union. This briefing examines responses to the judgment at Westminster and in the devolved administrations.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming QSD on the Government’s assessment of the impact of Economic Partnership Agreements negotiated between the European Commission and economic regions of Africa on the agricultural economies of the African countries concerned.
Research Briefing
This Library briefing identifies useful documents which may be of assistance to Members following the High Court judgment on Article 50 handed down on 3 November 2016.
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