Bitesize Parliamentary Course – Understanding the House of Lords

£475.50

Course Overview

This practical bitesize course provides a clear and accessible introduction to the role, procedures and influence of the House of Lords within the UK legislative process.

Participants will explore how the House of Lords operates as a revising and scrutinising chamber, with practical guidance on key parliamentary procedures, including debates, oral and written questions, Private Members’ Bills and the consideration of legislative amendments.

The course explains how amendments are developed, debated, challenged and refined in the Lords, and how the work of the House can influence legislation as it progresses through Parliament.

A key focus of the course is how to engage effectively with Members of the House of Lords. Participants will gain a better understanding of how Peers work, the expertise and influence they bring to parliamentary debates, and how to identify the Members most relevant to their organisation’s policy priorities.

 

 

 

" The trainer was a fountain of knowledge.The course was useful, clear insightful and very comprehensive."

Rose Buxon, Parliamentary Officer, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for anyone seeking a practical understanding of House of Lords procedure and how to work strategically with Peers in support of policy, public affairs, campaigning or advocacy objectives.

It is particularly suitable for public affairs professionals, policy advisers, campaigners, parliamentary officers, communications professionals and anyone whose role involves influencing legislation or engaging with Parliament.

By the End of the Course

Participants will have a confident understanding of how the House of Lords operates and the practical knowledge needed to engage with it effectively.

Attendees will leave better equipped to:

  • Navigate key House of Lords procedures.
  • Identify Peers with relevant experience, interests and influence.
  • Prepare clear and effective briefing materials.
  • Build constructive professional relationships with Members.
  • Understand how debates, questions, amendments and Private Members’ Bills can support wider policy and advocacy objectives.
  • Use the opportunities available within the House of Lords more strategically.

 

 

Contact Us

0207 930 8208
enquiries@parli-training.co.uk

Parli-training
Whitehall House
41 Whitehall
London
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