Research Briefing
Trade Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading of the Trade Bill in the House of Lords on 11 September 2018.
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Research Briefing
Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading and remaining stages of the Taxation (Cross-border) Trade Bill in the House of Lords on 4 September 2018.
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Research Briefing
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill: Summary of Lords Amendments
This House of Lords Library Briefing summarises amendments made to the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill in the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill: Lords Report Stage
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of third reading in the House of Lords of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, on 16 May 2018. The Briefing summarises amendments made to the Bill at report stage.
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Research Briefing
Work of the Ad Hoc Committees in 2015–16: House of Lords Sexual Violence in Conflict Committee
This House of Lords Library Briefing provides information about the work of the House of Lords Sexual Violence in Conflict Committee; its recommendations; the government response; and information highlighted in subsequent correspondence between the chair of the House of Lords Liaison Committee and the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Sexual Violence in Conflict. It also contains a summary of the debate held in the House of Lords on the report, and concludes with a summary of certain developments which have occurred since the Committee reported.
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Research Briefing
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill: Lords Committee Stage
This House of Lords Library briefing has been prepared in advance of report stage in the House of Lords of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, which starts on 18 April 2018. It summarises areas of the Bill at which the Government indicated during committee proceedings it would look again.
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Research Briefing
Family Relationships (Impact Assessment and Targets) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Family Relationships (Impact Assessment and Targets) Bill [HL] on 23 February 2018.
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Research Briefing
Ecumenical Marriage Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Ecumenical Marriage Bill [HL] on 23 February 2018.
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Research Briefing
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill on 30 and 31 January 2018.
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Research Briefing
Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill on 1 November 2017.
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Research Briefing
Position Papers and Future Partnership Papers on the UK’s Future Relationship with the EU
This House of Lords Library briefing provides an overview of the position papers, future partnership papers and technical notes published by the Government in connection with the Brexit negotiations with the EU.
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Research Briefing
House of Lords: Lords Spiritual
This House of Lords Library briefing looks at the role of the Lords Spiritual in the House of Lords. The membership of the House of Lords includes 26 Church of England Archbishops and Bishops who sit on an ex officio basis as ‘Lords Spiritual’. Their right to sit and vote in the House having been established by ancient usage and by statute. They currently comprise around 3 percent of the total membership.
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Research Briefing
Customs and Traditions of the House of Lords
This Lords Library briefing describes the customs, traditions, rules of behaviour and courtesies for both Members of the House and the Chamber, their historical origins and development, and their continuing importance to the manner in which the House conducts its business.
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Research Briefing
Hong Kong Handover: 20 Year Anniversary
This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information on the handover of Hong Kong and suggests sources of further reading on the subject.
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Research Briefing
Queen’s Speech 2017 Day 3: Home Affairs, Communities and Local Government, Justice, Constitutional Affairs and Devolved Affairs
This Lords Library briefing has been prepared in advance of the forthcoming Queen’s Speech, which is due to take place on 21 June 2017. The House of Lords is due to debate the Queen’s Speech over five days between 22 and 29 June 2017. This briefing is one of five prepared by the House of Lords Library to cover the themes of each day of debate.
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