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In this urgent question from Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws, members will quiz the government on the treatment of protesters in Iran, and how they are engaging with the government of the United States on proposed responses to ensure that these are in accordance with international law.

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Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)

What is the government’s assessment of US objectives over Greenland?

Catch up on this question from Lord Teverson on Thursday 8 January.

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The House of Lords pressed the government on tackling computer generated non-consensual images and child sexual abuse material in a question on Wednesday 7 January.

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As we approach the New Year, the Journal Office is taking a look back at 2025 in the House of Lords.

The Journal is the formal and authoritative summary record of the proceedings of the House of Lords. Each Journal contains the attendance, minutes (including voting lists) and papers, along with some committee reports, for every day the House sat during a parliamentary session.

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Do you know why a mace is carried into the House of Lords chamber before business begins? Parliament is made up of three parts: the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the monarch. On loan from the Royal Collection, the mace represents the authority of the monarch, and without it the Lords cannot meet or pass laws.

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We’re looking back at 2025 in the House of Lords.

This year, we took a closer look at the Sovereign’s throne. Designed after the Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey, it is used by the monarch during the State Opening of Parliament. Discover more about the history and significance of the throne with Parliament’s Curator of the Historic Furniture and Decorative Arts Collection, Eloise.

The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK Parliament. It plays a crucial role in examining bills, questioning government action and investigating public policy.

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The term dates back to Tudor times, when boxes were used to carry urgent messages from Queen Elizabeth I. Today, the Despatch Boxes remain on the Clerks’ table and contain religious texts used when members take the oath.

Find out more in this video with Eloise, Curator of the Historic Furniture and Decorative Arts Collection.

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Our 2025 highlights continue with a look at the woolsack.

This year, we spoke with Eloise, Curator of the Historic Furniture and Decorative Arts Collection, who explained the history of the Lord Speaker’s chair, known as the woolsack.

Introduced in the 14th century, the woolsack was designed to reflect the economic importance of the wool trade in England. Today, it is filled with wool from Britain and across the Commonwealth.

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👥 Did you know the Lords is made up of a diverse group of members from a range of backgrounds such as medicine, the arts, education, and more. This means members get to improve laws and challenge the government in areas they know best.

Find out more about how the the House of Lords works with Baroness Gohir, a leading voice for women’s rights and charity CEO, as she explains the role and work of the Lords:

📃 Beyond the ceremony of State Opening, a key role of the Lords is checking legislation. Members spend a lot of time scrutinising the fine details of bills, suggesting changes and making sure new proposed laws will work in practise.

🔍 The House of Lords holds the government to account, checking and challenging its actions through questions, bills, debates, and committee work.

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In 2025 the House of Lords considered 6,500 changes to bills, pressed the government for action in over 1,400 hours of business, and heard from the public, organisations, and ministers in 656 committee meetings.

📄 Catch up on a busy year and explore the key highlight https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2025/dec-2025/2025-in-the-house-of-lords/

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