Research Briefing
This note looks at the way in which forming a civil partnership affects rights to state, occupational and personal pensions and at the relevant provisions in the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013
Debate Pack
This briefing provides background for the debate on e-petition 239444 relating to online homophobia
Research Briefing
This briefing examines policies in England to improve dementia diagnosis, care, support and research. Health is a devolved matter, and the note also briefly outlines dementia strategies in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It also provides statistics on rates of dementia.
Debate Pack
There will be an Opposition Day debate on discrimination in sport on 12 June 2019.
Debate Pack
On Wednesday 5 June 2019 MPs will hold a debate in the Chamber on invisible disabilities and accessibility challenges.
Debate Pack
An Opposition Day debate on Racism in sport is scheduled for Wednesday 22 May 2019. The subject of the debate has been selected by the Leader of the Opposition, Rt Hon Jeremy Corbyn MP.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the lower age limits for the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) mobility components, the rationale for them, and at the position of successive governments. It also gives information on the “Family Fund Mobility Support” pilot scheme.
Research Briefing
What is the law around post-16 SEND? What are EHC plans? What support can those age 16-25 get? How many receive support? How is it funded? How are disputes handled? How does the system in higher education differ?
Debate Pack
A debate on ‘International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia’ has been scheduled for Thursday 16 May 2019 in the Main Chamber. The debate was nominated by the Backbench Business Committee after representations from Nick Herbert MP.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the rules on reassessing Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment claimants. Starting from 29 September 2017, some ESA and UC claimants with the most severe conditions will not have to face reassessment. PIP claimants receiving the highest level of support and whose needs are unlikely to improve may only have a "light touch" review every ten years. The Government also intends to exempt from reassessment PIP claimants over State Pension age, unless they report a change in their needs, from late spring 2019.
Debate Pack
The following material may assist Members during the general debate on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides information about Alternative Provision (AP) education in England. In particular information about AP providers in England, the pupils that attend them, funding statistics, and the current issues affecting the sector.
Debate Pack
General debate on Holocaust Memorial Day 2019.
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