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Legislating for Brexit: EU directives

Wednesday, 05 April, 2017

What are EU directives and what will happen to them when the UK leaves the EU? This paper looks at EU directives in force and how they are implemented in the UK. This will give some idea of the task ahead for UK legislators.
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The UK’s Universal Periodic Review by the UN Human Rights Council

Wednesday, 22 March, 2017

In May 2017 the UK will have its third regular human rights review by a group of other UN States, who will make recommendations under the UN’s ‘Universal Periodic Review’ (UPR) process. This Commons Library briefing paper provides a brief overview.
Debate Pack

UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Friday, 17 March, 2017

A Westminster Hall debate on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will be held at 2.30pm on Tuesday 21 March 2017. The Member in charge of this debate is Dawn Butler MP.
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Women around the world: International Women’s Day 2017

Monday, 27 February, 2017

This Commons library briefing gives an introduction to International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated on the 8th of March. It examines a variety of indicators for women’s equality both in the UK and internationally.
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Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill

Thursday, 23 February, 2017

The Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill 2016-17 is due to have its Report stage on 24 February 2017
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General debate on Holocaust memorial day 2017

Wednesday, 18 January, 2017

Debate on Holocaust memorial day
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UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Monday, 05 December, 2016

This Commons Library debate pack gives information on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
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Transgender equality

Tuesday, 29 November, 2016

A backbench business debate on a motion relating to transgender equality will be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 1 December 2016. This Debate Pack gives a brief overview of the issues together with links to relevant materials.
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Homophobia in sport

Tuesday, 29 November, 2016

This Commons Library debate pack looks at what has been said on homophobia in sport and what various sports and organisations are doing to combat it.
Insight

Carers: is the law fair to those who provide care?

Friday, 25 November, 2016
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International Men’s Day

Wednesday, 16 November, 2016

On Thursday 17 November MPs will take part in a debate on International Men's Day. The debate will be opened by Philip Davies MP. This House of Commons Library briefing provides background and statistics as well as press and parliamentary coverage.
Insight

Dementia: age and deprivation differences

Tuesday, 25 October, 2016
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Diversity in the UK’s democratic institutions

Wednesday, 28 September, 2016

This Commons Library Briefing Paper examines diversity in the UK's democratic institutions: the legislature, the executive and the judiciary. It shows there are differences between these institutions and also within each institution.
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Assistance dogs: issues

Friday, 12 August, 2016

Assistance and guide dog owners can face discrimination when seeking to use services such as taxis and restaurants. This is prohibited by the Equality Act 2010. There have been calls for more action to tackle the issue.
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NHS England’s Action Plan on Hearing Loss and the adult hearing service commissioning framework

Wednesday, 29 June, 2016

On Thursday 30 June MPs will take part in a Westminster Hall debate on NHS England's Action Plan on Hearing Loss and the adult hearing service commissioning framework. This debate will be opened by Jim Fitzpatrick MP. This House of Commons Library debate pack includes recent press articles, Parliamentary material and links to further reading on audiology services.

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