Members of the House of Lords begin their detailed examination of the Victims and Courts Bill, in committee stage on Monday 9 February.

Find out what’s on today at the House of Commons and House of Lords. Track current bills, keep up with committees, watch live footage and follow topical issues ...

The Lords Enquiry Service provides information on the role, work and membership of the House of Lords. The telephone enquiry service is open from 10am - 5pm Monday to Thursday, and 10am - 4pm on ...

The UK Parliament has two Houses that work on behalf of UK citizens to check and challenge the work of Government, make and shape effective laws, and debate/make decisions on the big issues of the day ...

Parliamentary sovereignty is a principle of the UK constitution. It makes Parliament the supreme legal authority in the UK, which can create or end any law. Generally, the courts cannot overrule its ...

Members of the House of Lords begin their further examination of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill, in report stage on Monday 12 January. The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction ...

This guided tour of the Elizabeth Tower takes you up a narrow 334-step spiral stairwell to the belfry where Big Ben, the Great Bell, hangs. Along the route, your guide will reveal details of the most ...

Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) in the Commons Chamber is a ticketed event which takes place every Wednesday at 12 noon. Tickets are free of charge and are available only to UK residents, who should ...

Before 1918 no women were allowed to vote in parliamentary elections. In the early 20th century there were two main groups active in the campaign for women's suffrage, a term used to describe the ...

Magna Carta was issued in June 1215 and was the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government was not above the law. It sought to prevent the king from exploiting ...

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