Research Briefing
Size of the House of Lords: Recent Developments
This House of Lords Library Briefing provides updated information and statistics on the size of the House of Lords, focusing on developments since 2016.
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Research Briefing
Withdrawal Agreement: Section 13(1)(c) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate in the House of Lords on 9, 10 and, provisionally, 14 January 2019 on "Further debate, for the purposes of section 13(1)(c) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, taking note of the negotiated withdrawal agreement and the framework for the future relationship".
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Research Briefing
Adjournment of the House of Lords Debate on the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration
On 10 December 2018, the House of Lords adjourned the debate it was holding on the withdrawal agreement and political declaration agreed by the Government and the EU during the Brexit negotiations. This Lords Library briefing summarises recent developments which may influence when the Lords has the opportunity to debate this matter again.
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Research Briefing
Women in the Lords: Viscountess Rhondda Peerage Case
In 1921, Viscountess Rhondda petitioned the House of Lords to challenge the barring of female hereditary peers from taking their seats in Parliament. This briefing sets out background to this petition and provides a short summary of the events that followed its rejection.
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Research Briefing
Case for a Referendum on the Outcome of EU Withdrawal Negotiations
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate due to take place on 25 October 2018 in the House of Lords on the motion moved by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat), “that this House takes note of the case for a People’s Vote on the outcome of the negotiations between the UK and the EU on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU”.
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Research Briefing
Life Peerages Act 1958: First Life Peers
This House of Lords Library Briefing provide biographical information on the first 14 life Peers created under the provisions of the Life Peerages Act 1958.
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Research Briefing
Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster: Summary of Commons Debate
This House of Lords Library Briefing provides a summary of the debate in the House of Commons on 31 January 2018 on the Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster, ahead of the corresponding debate in the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
Representation of Women in Parliament
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate on 5 February 2018 on the following motion moved by Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative) on the “role of women in public life and the progress made in increasing their representation in Parliament 100 years after the Representation of the People Act 1918 received Royal Assent".
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Research Briefing
Life Peerage Creations: Powers of the Crown
This House of Lords Library Briefing contains a brief history of life peerages, as well as an exploration of appointing Peers outside of the Life Peerages Act 1958.
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Research Briefing
Select Committees in the House of Lords: Updated September 2017
This House of Lords Library Note considers committees in the House of Lords which deal with public matters.
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Research Briefing
Private Member’s Bills in the House of Lords
This House of Lords Library briefing provides a profile of private member’s bills in the Lords and recent statistics for the number passed each session. It also provides examples of the types of private member’s bill introduced and commentary on the reasons why a Member might table a private member’s bill.
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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
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages
This House of Lords Library briefing provides briefing material on the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill ahead of its second reading in the House of Lords.
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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
Hereditary By-elections: Results
This House of Lords Library briefing provides a list of hereditary peers’ by-election results since the passing of the House of Lords Act 1999, including information on turn out and the number of candidates.
Total results (page 9 of 16)