Publications by Claire Mills - Page 2 of 17

Research Briefing

Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

Monday, 13 June, 2022

The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons entered into force in January 2021. It is the first multilateral, legally binding, instrument for nuclear disarmament to have been negotiated in 20 years. However, the nuclear weapon states have not signed and ratified the new treaty, and as such, are not legally bound by its provisions. The lack of engagement by the nuclear weapon states subsequently raises the question of what this treaty can realistically achieve.
Research Briefing

National Security Bill 2022-2023

Wednesday, 01 June, 2022

The National Security Bill 2022-23 was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 May 2022. It is scheduled to have second reading on 6 June 2022. It would replace existing counter-espionage laws with a comprehensive framework for countering hostile state activity analogous to the counter-terrorism framework established since 2000. It would also limit the availability of civil legal aid and damages to those connected with terrorist activity.
Research Briefing

The cost of the UK’s strategic nuclear deterrent

Wednesday, 25 May, 2022

Since the acquisition of the UK's first strategic nuclear deterrent in the 1950s, the cost of procuring and maintaining it, and which Government department should finance it, has always been a matter of much debate.
Research Briefing

Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill 2022-2023

Friday, 20 May, 2022

The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill 2022-2023 proposes to end legal proceedings concerning Troubles-related conduct and provide conditional immunity from prosecution for those who cooperate with investigations conducted by a newly established Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery. It was introduced in the House of Commons on 17 May 2022. Second reading is scheduled for 24 May.
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- Civil law
- Crime
- Devolution
- Institutions
- Justice
- Security
Research Briefing

Investigation of Former Armed Forces Personnel Who Served in Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 18 May, 2022

The investigation of former British soldiers who served in Northern Ireland during “The Troubles” is receiving a significant amount of media and parliamentary attention as a result of ongoing court cases and the Government's new proposals for dealing with legacy issues in Northern Ireland.
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Nuclear weapons at a glance: North Korea

Tuesday, 17 May, 2022

This paper briefly examines North Korea's nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes. It is one paper in a larger series of papers on the nuclear weapon states.
Research Briefing

Countering Russian influence in the UK

Friday, 01 April, 2022

Widespread sanctions have been imposed on Russia for its actions in Ukraine. But there have also been calls for the Government to go further and bring forward long-awaited proposals on countering foreign influence in the UK.
Research Briefing

LGBT+ rights in south and central Asia

Thursday, 31 March, 2022

This briefing provides an overview of LGBT+ rights and issues in Central and South Asia.
Research Briefing

Nuclear weapons at a glance: Russia

Tuesday, 29 March, 2022

This paper briefly examines Russia's nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes. It is one paper in a larger series on the nuclear weapon states.
Insight

Ukraine: Fears Russia could use chemical weapons

Friday, 18 March, 2022

Western military chiefs have expressed concern that Russia could resort to the use of chemical weapons in Ukraine.
Research Briefing

Northern Ireland: Key issues

Tuesday, 08 March, 2022

A briefing paper on some "key issues" in the forthcoming elections to the Northern Ireland Assembly
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Military Assistance to Ukraine 2014-2021

Friday, 04 March, 2022

What military assistance has the UK, the US, NATO and the EU given to Ukraine over the last several years? How did that increase since the 2014 Russian annexation of Crimea and the build-up of Russian military forces on Ukraine's borders in 2021?
Research Briefing

Geopolitical implications of Nord Stream 2

Wednesday, 02 March, 2022

The already controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project has taken on greater significance amidst the current crisis in Ukraine. What is the future of the pipeline?
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LGBT+ rights and issues in Europe

Monday, 28 February, 2022

This briefing provides an overview of LGBT+ rights and issues in Europe, focussing mainly on developments in Central and Eastern European states
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Ukraine: Russia’s “red line”

Friday, 18 February, 2022

Russian military forces are building on the borders of Ukraine once again. What are Russia's intentions and how is the West responding?

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