Research Briefing
Recent Developments in Syria
Brief information on recent developments in Syria, including the impact of Islamic State and the effects of the conflict on Syria’s population.
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Research Briefing
The United Nations
This Library Note provides an overview of the structure and work of the United Nations, focusing on its key organs and on a selection of the subsidiary bodies and organisations which together make up the wider ‘UN Family’.
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Research Briefing
The Mediterranean Migrant Crisis
This In Focus note examines the dangers faced by the growing numbers of migrants seeking to cross the Mediterranean, and the British and European response.
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Research Briefing
Referendum on Same-Sex Marriage in Ireland
This In Focus note examines the same-sex marriage referendum held in Ireland on 22 May 2015.
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Research Briefing
Presidential Elections in Poland
This In Focus note provides a summary of the Polish presidential elections which took place on 24 May 2015.
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Research Briefing
Global Development Goals in 2015
On 11 December 2014, the House of Lords is scheduled to debate the following motion: “that this House takes note of the case for establishing new global development goals in 2015”.
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Research Briefing
The Role of Soft Power and Non-Military Options in Conflict Prevention
On 5 December 2014, the House of Lords is scheduled to debate the following motion: “that this House takes note of the role of soft power and non-military options in conflict prevention”.
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Research Briefing
Britain and the First World War: Parliament, Empire and Commemoration
The centenary of the start of the First World War will be marked in 2014. Britain entered the conflict in August 1914 and remained at war until November 1918.
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Research Briefing
Second Chambers
This Library Note looks at bicameral legislatures in other parts of the world and provides an overview of some of the features of other second chambers, and how these compare to the current House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
Debate on 27 February: Syria and the Middle East
This Library Note provides background reading in advance of the debate in the House of Lords on 27 February 2014 on recent developments in Syria and the Middle East.
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Research Briefing
European Union (Referendum) Bill (HL Bill 63 of 2013–14)
European Union (Referendum) Bill (HL Bill 63 of 2013–14)
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Research Briefing
Debate on 21 November: Her Majesty’s Government’s Policy Towards Countries Responsible for Violations of Human Rights
This Library Note provides background reading for the debate to be held on Thursday, 21 November to take note of Her Majesty’s Government’s policy towards countries responsible for violations of human rights.
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Research Briefing
Debate on 7 November: The Armed Forces and Legal Challenge
This Note looks at some of the issues raised by legal challenges to the Armed Forces.
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Research Briefing
Debate on 7 November: Relationship between the UK and China
This Library Note provides background reading for the debate on recent developments in the relationship between the UK and China.
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Research Briefing
Debate on 17 October: Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka
Debate on 17 October: Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka
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