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200 Years of the House of Lords Library
The Library marks its 200th anniversary in 2026. Browse the associated Royal Gallery display, view our celebratory video and read more about our history.
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Rebuilding forensic science for criminal justice: Science and Technology Committee report
In February 2026, a House of Lords Science and Technology Committee report concluded that long-standing issues in forensic science services were a threat to the criminal justice system and the wider public. Sir Keir Starmer’s government rejected the committee’s central recommendation to establish a national institute of forensic science, arguing that improvements would be implemented through its longer-term plan to create a new national police service.
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Members of the House of Lords: Selected roles in public life
This briefing provides information on current members of the House of Lords who have held selected public roles, drawing together data on experience in Parliament, government, local authorities and other areas of public life. For example, it lists those members who have served as MPs in the House of Commons or as members of the UK’s devolved legislatures, as members of the cabinet, or as senior civil servants.
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Proposed national policy statement for fusion energy generation
National policy statements (NPSs) guide decision making for nationally significant infrastructure projects. In recent years, successive governments have worked towards designating a new fusion energy generation NPS (EN-8) for England and Wales. Currently, the government is holding a public consultation on its draft NPS which is also subject to a process of parliamentary scrutiny. This briefing provides an overview of fusion energy generation, the government’s policy in this area and its work to produce the draft NPS.
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