Lords news
The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work
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Lords debates Victims and Prisoners Bill
Members consider an Independent Public Advocate. Catch up
19 December 2023
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Voter ID requirements should be made more accessible ahead of elections
Constitution Committee publishes letter to Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Local Government) on Voter ID
19 December 2023
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Lord Speaker's Corner: Lord Forsyth of Drumlean
Hear from Lord Forsyth as he warns of a 'presidential' style of government
19 December 2023
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Publication of social media guidance
The House of Lords Commission agreed to publish guidance for members on using social media.
18 December 2023
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Lords completes line by line check of Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill
Members discuss the Artist's Resale Right as committee stage examination concludes. Catch up
15 December 2023
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Fire safety regulations in England under scrutiny in Lords debate
Members discuss a case for a new integrated review to update fire safety guidance. Catch up
15 December 2023
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Threat posed by North Korea debated in the Lords
Members discuss Democratic People's Republic of Korea under leadership of Kim Jung Un. Catch up
15 December 2023
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Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill completes committee stage in the Lords
Members wrap up committee stage examination. Catch up
14 December 2023
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Pedicabs (London) Bill undergoes line by line scrutiny in the Lords
Members start detailed scrutiny by considering changes on TfL powers to regulate pedicabs. Catch up
12 December 2023
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Support for families and households subject of Lords debate
Quality of family life under spotlight. Catch up
11 December 2023
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Committee launches an investigation into Live Facial Recognition
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee is launching a short investigation into the use of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) by police.
11 December 2023
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What's on in the Lords 11-14 December
Questions, bills and debates: discover what's coming up in the House of Lords.
08 December 2023
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UK relationship with Latin America discussed in the Lords
Members debate the political trends and economic developments in Central and South America. Catch up
08 December 2023
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School safeguarding under spotlight in Lords debate
Members discuss importance of keeping pupils safe at school. Catch up
08 December 2023
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Economic Affairs Committee launches new inquiry on the sustainability of the UK’s national debt
Economic Affairs Committee launches new inquiry on sustainability of the national debt
08 December 2023