This Lords Library briefing provides background information about the office of leader of the House of Lords and lists those who have held this position since 1963.

This Lords Library briefing provides background information about the office of leader of the House of Lords and lists those who have held this position since 1963.

The Falklands War took place between April and June 1982, following an invasion of the Islands by the Argentine military junta. This briefing has been prepared to mark the 35th anniversary of the Falklands War. It provides background to the British and Argentine Governments' claim to sovereignty over the Islands; a summary of the events of the war; and an overview of recent political developments.

The Falklands War took place between April and June 1982, following an invasion of the Islands by the Argentine military junta. This briefing has been prepared to mark the 35th anniversary of the Falklands War. It provides background to the British and Argentine Governments' claim to sovereignty over the Islands;...

This House of Lords Library briefing provides background on the government, economy and society of Gibraltar, its historical status, and information on recent debates concerning its sovereignty following the result of the 2016 EU referendum.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides background on the government, economy and society of Gibraltar, its historical status, and information on recent debates concerning its sovereignty following the result of the 2016 EU referendum.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on “fake news”. The term “fake news” has become increasingly prominent in recent months. Researchers have reported a sharp growth in its use in the media since November 2016, after being largely in abeyance for many years.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on “fake news”. The term “fake news” has become increasingly prominent in recent months. Researchers have reported a sharp growth in its use in the media since November 2016, after being largely in abeyance for many years.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on Frontex and UK border security cooperation within Europe. The European Border and Coast Guard Agency, commonly known as Frontex, is the body responsible for coordinating and improving the border security of the Schengen area.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on Frontex and UK border security cooperation within Europe. The European Border and Coast Guard Agency, commonly known as Frontex, is the body responsible for coordinating and improving the border security of the Schengen area.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on peerage creations announced through dissolution lists at each general election since 1958.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on peerage creations announced through dissolution lists at each general election since 1958.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information about what happens to public bills before the dissolution of Parliament in the period known as ‘wash-up’.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information about what happens to public bills before the dissolution of Parliament in the period known as ‘wash-up’.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on the call for a second Scottish independence referendum and the section 30 order proposed by the Scottish Government as the means to hold one.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on the call for a second Scottish independence referendum and the section 30 order proposed by the Scottish Government as the means to hold one.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on World Health Day, which takes place on Friday 7 April. This year’s theme is ‘Depression: Let’s Talk’.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on World Health Day, which takes place on Friday 7 April. This year’s theme is ‘Depression: Let’s Talk’.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on the forthcoming mayoral elections in six English regions and on recent developments relating to English devolution.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on the forthcoming mayoral elections in six English regions and on recent developments relating to English devolution.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords second reading of the Guardianship (Missing Persons) Bill scheduled to take place on 6 April 2017.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords second reading of the Guardianship (Missing Persons) Bill scheduled to take place on 6 April 2017.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords second reading of the Farriers (Registration) Bill scheduled to take place on 6 April 2017.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords second reading of the Farriers (Registration) Bill scheduled to take place on 6 April 2017.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords second reading of the Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill scheduled to take place on 6 April 2017.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords second reading of the Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill scheduled to take place on 6 April 2017.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords second reading of the Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Bill (HL Bill 115 of 2016–17) on 6 April 2017.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords second reading of the Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Bill (HL Bill 115 of 2016–17) on 6 April 2017.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides a list of hereditary peers' by-election results since the passing of the House of Lords Act 1999, including information on turn out and the number of candidates.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides a list of hereditary peers' by-election results since the passing of the House of Lords Act 1999, including information on turn out and the number of candidates.

This House of Lords Library briefing summarises several attempts (ultimately unsuccessful) made during the passage of the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act 2017 to introduce amendments to put guarantees in the Act about a parliamentary vote on the outcome of the Brexit negotiations.

This House of Lords Library briefing summarises several attempts (ultimately unsuccessful) made during the passage of the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act 2017 to introduce amendments to put guarantees in the Act about a parliamentary vote on the outcome of the Brexit negotiations.

This House of Lords Library briefing summarises several attempts (ultimately unsuccessful) made during the passage of the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act 2017 to introduce amendments to guarantee that the rights of EU/EEA citizens currently living in the UK would continue after Brexit.

This House of Lords Library briefing summarises several attempts (ultimately unsuccessful) made during the passage of the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act 2017 to introduce amendments to guarantee that the rights of EU/EEA citizens currently living in the UK would continue after Brexit.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides a list of the mover and seconder following each Queen’s Speech for the past 20 years, along with each Member’s party affiliation at the time.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides a list of the mover and seconder following each Queen’s Speech for the past 20 years, along with each Member’s party affiliation at the time.

This House of Lords Library briefing outlines recent NATO policy, including the increase in the deployment of forces in Eastern Europe since 2014. It also summarises recent comment on NATO preparedness in the face of external threats and the risk of fragmentation within the alliance.

This House of Lords Library briefing outlines recent NATO policy, including the increase in the deployment of forces in Eastern Europe since 2014. It also summarises recent comment on NATO preparedness in the face of external threats and the risk of fragmentation within the alliance.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on the Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence (Ratification of Convention) Bill ahead of its scheduled second reading in the House of Lords on 10 March 2017.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on the Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence (Ratification of Convention) Bill ahead of its scheduled second reading in the House of Lords on 10 March 2017.