House of Lords Library Notes

The House of Lords Library's research section produces an occasional series of papers, entitled Library Notes, which are compiled for the benefit of Members of Parliament and their personal staff. They are concerned with topics of current parliamentary interest and aim to be politically impartial. Authors are available to discuss the contents of Library Notes with Members and their staff but cannot advise members of the general public.

 

House of Lords Notes

Peerage creations, 1958-2008PDF Document

House of Lords Reform Since 1997: A ChronologyPDF Document

Proposals for reform of the composition and powers of the House of Lords, 1968-1998PDF Document

The Life Peerages Act 1958PDF Document

The Weatherill Amendment: elected hereditary peersPDF Document

The Parliament Act 1949PDF Document

The Salisbury DoctrinePDF Document

House of Lords: Expense Allowances and Costs PDF Document

History of the House of Lords LibraryPDF Document

The Appellate Jurisdiction of the House of LordsPDF Document

Notes on Bills

Coroners and Justice BillPDF Document [HL Bill 33 of 2008-09]

Health BillPDF Document [HL Bill 18 of 2008-09]

Geneva Conventions and United Nations Personnel (Protocols) BillPDF Document [HL Bill 12 of 2008-09]

Criminal Justice and Immigration BillPDF Document [HL Bill 16 of 2007-08]

Employment BillPDF Document [HL Bill 13 of 2007-08]

Human Fertilisation and Embryology BillPDF Document [HL Bill 6 of 2007-08]

Fraud (Trials without a Jury) BillPDF Document [HL Bill 31 of 2006-07]

The Serious Crime BillPDF Document [HL Bill 27 of 2006-07]

Legislative and Regulatory Reform BillPDF Document [HL Bill 109, 2005-06]

The Animal Welfare BillPDF Document [HL Bill 88 of 2005-06]

The Health BillPDF Document [HL Bill 76 of 2005-06]

The Consumer Credit BillPDF Document [HL Bill 18 of 2005-06]

Debate Notes

Wellbeing of children and familiesPDF Document

Recent Developments in IndiaPDF Document