Research Briefing
Civil Liability Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages
This House of Lords Library Briefing provides information ahead of the second reading of the Civil Liability Bill [HL] in the House of Lords on 24 April 2018.
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Research Briefing
Bat Habitats Regulation 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 Bat Habitats Regulation Bill [HL] on 27 April 2018.
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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
Sustainability of the UK Public Finances: A Long-Run Perspective
This House of Lords Library Briefing places the current position of the UK public finances in a longer-term context, both historical and into the future. From this perspective, it explores the question of whether the debt position is ‘sustainable’.
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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
World Autism Awareness Day, 2 April 2018
This House of Library Briefing provides background information on the World Autism Awareness Day which is observed annually on 2 April.
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Research Briefing
Syria: Humanitarian Crisis
This House of Lords Library Briefing provides background information on the humanitarian situation arising from the conflict in Syria, ahead of a debate on this subject scheduled to take place on 29 March 2018.
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Research Briefing
Leaving the EU: Health and Welfare of UK Citizens and Residents
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate scheduled to take place in the House of Lords on 29 March 2018 on the following motion moved by Baroness Brinton (Liberal Democrat): “that this House takes note of the effect of the United Kingdom’s planned withdrawal from the European Union on the health and welfare of United Kingdom citizens and residents”.
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Research Briefing
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, 21 March 2018
This House of Library Briefing provides background information on the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination which is observed annually on 21 March.
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Research Briefing
Belfast Agreement: 20 Year Anniversary
This House of Lords Library Briefing provides background information on the Belfast Agreement, in the light of its forthcoming twentieth anniversary.
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Research Briefing
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate scheduled to take place in the House of Lords on 22 March 2018 on the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018 and on the International Relations Committee report, 'Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018'.
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Research Briefing
Smart Meters Bill 2017-19: 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 Smart Meters Bill on 13 March 2018.
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Research Briefing
International Women’s Day: Steps Being Taken to Press for Gender Equality Globally
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been produced for the debate taking place in the House of Lords on 8 March 2018, to mark International Women’s Day, on “the steps being taken to press for progress on gender equality globally”. It provides an overview of the global situation regarding gender equality, the UK’s position, and actions taken by the UK Government to promote gender equality overseas and domestically.
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Research Briefing
Gig Economy: Legal Status of Gig Economy Workers and Working Practices
This Lords Library Briefing provides information on current employment law, and what it means to be ‘self-employed’, a ‘worker’, or an ‘employee’.
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Research Briefing
Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading of the Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill [HL] in the House of Lords on 27 February 2018.
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