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House of Lords

House of Lords news from UK Parliament.

Lords debates new nuclear energy proposals

Members consider draft National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Generation. Catch up

Employment Rights Bill continues Lords committee stage

Members consider changes on workplace violence, discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, and powers of the Health and Safety Executive. Catch up

What's on in the Lords 19-22 May

Discover what's on in the House of Lords from 19-22 May

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill continues Lords committee stage

Members consider changes on multi-agency protection groups, family support, and use of 'consistent identifiers' as line by line scrutiny resumes. Find out more

Lords votes on Data (Use and Access) Bill

Members return draft law to the Commons with changes on transparency of copyrighted works. Catch up

Sentencing guidelines bill enters Lords committee stage

Members consider changes on protected characteristics, reducing reoffending and impact on existing case law. Catch up

UK Engagement with Space Committee visits Harwell Space Cluster

Harwell Space Cluster visited by House of Lords committee

Mental Health Bill reforms welcome but should go further – JCHR finds

In a report published today following legislative scrutiny, the Joint Committee on Human Rights proposed amendments to the Mental Health Bill.

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Renters' Rights Bill concludes Lords committee stage

Members consider changes on mobility aids, no-fault evictions and Right to Buy in rural areas as detailed scrutiny wraps up. Find out more

What are the key principles of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill?

Draft law on the prevention of fraud against public authorities debated by the Lords. Catch up

What's on in the Lords 12-15 May

Discover what's on in the House of Lords from 12-15 May

Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb speaking in the House of Lords chamber

Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb: Lord Speaker's Corner

Jenny Jones, Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb, one of two Green members of the Lords, joins the Lord Speaker. Listen now

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Daesh fighters must not escape British justice – JCHR report warns

Daesh is a non-state terrorist organisation that emerged in Iraq in the early 2000s. Its campaigns of terror, murder and rape targeted religious groups, including the Yazidis, with the aim of destroying their identities.

Bank Resolution Bill completes passage through Parliament

Draft legislation to become law as Lords members agree MPs' changes on recapitalisation requirements and public costs. Catch up

Lords completes examination of Armed Forces Commissioner Bill

Bill reaches final stage in the Lords. Catch up