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Parliament Week 2012

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Read inspiring articles and learn more about the people who have contributed to our democracy in the past and those who continue to do so today. There is something of interest for everyone, from the struggles of the Suffragettes to the modern day campaigns of the UK Youth Parliament.



Curator's choice: Magna Carta

1 November 2011
Dr Claire Breay, Lead Curator of Medieval and Earlier Manuscripts at the British Library in London, tells us why Magna Carta is such a powerful piece of British history

Parliamentary influence in the formation of King's College London

31 October 2011
Shanine Salmon from King’s College London looks at how its formation caused a row which led the Duke of Wellington to challenge another Member of the House of Lords to a duel

From the Archives: The Representation of the People Act 1832

27 October 2011
Parliament Week takes a look inside the Parliamentary Archives at the Great Reform Act, a landmark in extending the right to vote

Lyme Regis and the Civil War

26 October 2011
Parliament Week partner the Lyme Regis Museum looks at the town's history of rebellion

From other sites: About Parliament

What does Parliament do?

Parliament examines what the Government is doing, makes new laws, holds the power to set taxes and debates the issues of the day.

The House of Commons and House of Lords each play an important role in the work of Parliament.

Find out more on the Parliament website

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