Research Briefing
Parliamentary Elections in Denmark, June 2015
This In Focus note provides information on the recent general election in Denmark, held on 18 June 2015.
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Research Briefing
The Salisbury-Addison Convention
This In Focus note briefly outlines the Salisbury-Addison Convention, and its interpretation and development.
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Research Briefing
The Honours System
Following the publication of the recent Queen's Birthday Honours List, this In Focus note examines the workings of the honours system and proposals for its reform.
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Research Briefing
Parliamentary Elections in Turkey, 2015
This In Focus note provides a summary of the Turkish parliamentary elections which took place on 7 June 2015.
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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
Airports Act 1986 (Amendment) Bill [HL]
This In Focus briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Airports Act 1986 (Amendment) Bill [HL] on 19 June 2015.
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Research Briefing
Easter Trading Bill [HL]
This In Focus briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Easter Trading Bill [HL] on 19 June 2015.
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Research Briefing
Regulation of Political Opinion Polling Bill [HL]
This In Focus briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Regulation of Political Opinion Polling Bill [HL] on 19 June 2015.
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Research Briefing
Childcare Bill [HL] (HL Bill 9 of 2015–16)
This Library Note provides background reading in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Childcare Bill on 16 June 2015.
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Research Briefing
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [HL] (HL Bill 1 of 2015–16)
This Note outlines the proposals for reform of combined authorities and local authorities set out in the Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [HL].
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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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House of Lords: Profile of Membership
This Library Note provides background information about the membership and age profile of the House of Lords, together with information on the public positions held by Members, as the House was composed on 30 March 2015—the date on which the 2010–15 Parliament was dissolved.
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