Houses of Parliament

The UK Parliament represents the people of the United Kingdom and makes decisions that affect us all. Everyone in the United Kingdom is represented by a Member of Parliament (MP). MPs sit in the House of Commons which, alongside the House of Lords and the Monarch, makes up the UK Parliament.
From setting the age at which we start school to deciding pension policy, Parliament makes laws that impact our lives, our work and our wider society. Together with its legislative role, both Houses in Parliament debate issues of National and International significance and scrutinise the work of the Government through debate, questioning and committees.
Parliament has been evolving and changing for hundreds of years, gradually increasing representation and enabling a greater number of people to have a voice. This journey continues.
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Beyond the Ballot: Women’s Rights and Suffrage from 1866 to Today (FutureLearn)

Explore the campaign for women’s right to vote and its impact on women’s rights and equality to the present day. Explore the remarkable history of women's rights. 6th February 2018 will mark the centenary of the Representation of the People Act, the change in the law that gave (some) [...]

UK Parliament Explored: Petitions (FutureLearn)

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UK Parliament Explored: Petitions (FutureLearn)
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This course looks at how petitions to the UK Parliament work and explores their role in raising awareness and instigating change. This course explores the role of petitions to the UK Parliament. Find out how petitioning the UK Parliament works, the possible impacts and outcomes petitions can have [...]
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UK Parliament Explored: the Work and Role of Select Committees (FutureLearn)

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UK Parliament Explored: the Work and Role of Select Committees (FutureLearn)
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Explore the work and role of select committees in the House of Commons and the House of Lords. On this course you will explore a vital element of UK Parliament: select committees - groups of people who monitor the work of government and investigate specific subjects in depth.
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54.00 EUR

Introduction to the UK Parliament: People, Processes and Public Participation (FutureLearn)

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 Introduction to the UK Parliament: People, Processes and Public Participation (FutureLearn)
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Learn about the UK Parliament with this free online course - explore the work of Parliament and find out how it’s evolving. This free online course will introduce you to the work and role of the UK Parliament. From setting the age at which we start school to deciding [...]
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