This year, on 11 May, marks thirty years since the Official Secrets Act 1989 received royal assent. It came into force on 1 March 1990 and, among other provisions, replaced section 2 of the Official Secrets Act 1911 that had made it an offence to disclose any official information without lawful authority.
This House of Lords Library topical briefing provides wider context to the migrant crossings in the channel, examines the reasons why greater numbers are undertaking seaborne crossings, and outlines the government's response to the recent rise in crossings.
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming question for short debate on the recent concerns expressed by general practitioners that children and young people with mental health problems are unable to access National Health Service treatments.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Parking (Code of Practice) Bill on 18 January 2019.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate due to take place on 29 November 2018 in the House of Lords on the motion moved by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour), “that this House takes note of the impact on schools of Her Majesty’s Government’s approach to school funding”.