Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Modern Slavery (Transparency in Supply Chains) Bill in the House of Lords on Friday 8 July 2016.
Research Briefing
Following the result of the referendum held on 23 June 2016, this House of Lords Library briefing examines what Parliament’s role would be in the process of withdrawing from the European Union in several key areas: invoking Article 50; overseeing the negotiation process; ratifying agreements; repealing and reviewing domestic legislation. This is an updated version of the briefing issued on 30 June 2016.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of materials in preparation for the forthcoming debate on the UN General Assembly summit on refugees and migrants and the Leader’s summit hosted by President Obama.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of materials in preparation for the forthcoming debate on the role of agriculture, horticulture and agricultural science in the rural economy
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of materials in preparation for the forthcoming debate on whether the Government have made an assessment of the case for a second referendum on EU membership.
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This Briefing Pack contains a selection of materials in preparation for the forthcoming debate on caste discrimination in the UK.
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This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming debate on the global opportunities for trade and of the case for Her Majesty’s Government having a comprehensive strategy to further encourage and support Britain’s businesses to engage internationally.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming regret motions on the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming debate on the outcome of the EU Referendum.
Research Briefing
This Lords Library briefing provides a brief timeline of principal developments during the process of the Iraq Inquiry (Chilcot). It particularly focusses on delays of the report’s publication.
Research Briefing
A number of investigations into historical child sex abuse in the UK have been launched by the police and public institutions in recent years. This follows allegations that claims of child sex abuse made against public figures had not been properly investigated in the past. This briefing focuses on the existing guidance for conducting these investigations and provides background information on recent investigations that have taken place. It has been written in preparation for a debate that is due to take place in the House of Lords on 30 June 2016 on the case for introducing statutory guidelines relating to the investigation of cases of historical child sex abuse.
Research Briefing
This Library briefing identifies relevant reports and useful documents which may be of assistance to Members following the vote in favour of leaving the European Union in the referendum held on 23 June 2016. It focuses on the process for withdrawing from the EU, rather than providing full analysis of the possible political, economic, legal and constitutional consequences of the referendum outcome.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming debate on the role of openness and transparency in reinforcing confidence in public institutions.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming debate on zero-hours contracts and their effects on an individual’s employment prospects and on specific sectors of the UK economy.
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This House of Lords Library briefing provides an overview of the provisions of the Investigatory Powers Bill ahead of its Lords stages.
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