The Armed Forces Covenant and status in law
The Armed Forces Covenant is a statement of the moral obligation which exists between the nation, the Government the armed forces.
What is NATO?
This paper explains what NATO is, its structure and purpose, and how it has evolved since its formation in 1949.
Humanitarian and political situation in Ethiopia
A debate on the humanitarian and political situation in Ethiopia is scheduled for Wednesday 19 January 2022 in Westminster Hall, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be led by Laurence Robertson MP.
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Research Briefing
Armed forces pay 2022/23
How is armed forces pay decided? This briefing explains the process, discusses recent pay increases and the planned review of pay.
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Research Briefing
LGBT+ rights and issues in North Africa
This briefing focuses on LGBT+ rights and issues in five north African States: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia
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Insight
Africa in 2022: Elections and transitions
Which are the main elections to watch in Africa in 2022? After several coups, what are the prospects for peaceful transitions to civilian rule?
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Research Briefing
Nationality and immigration requirements for the UK’s armed forces
This briefing paper outlines the nationality requirements for non-British citizens wishing to join the UK's armed forces. It explores the immigration requirements for non-British personnel and family members of British armed forces personnel, as they apply during service and upon discharge, and related topical issues.
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Debate Pack
British support for Ukrainian membership of NATO
A Westminster Hall debate on British support for Ukrainian membership of NATO has been scheduled for Wednesday 8 December 2021, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate has been initiated by Daniel Kawczynski MP.
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Research Briefing
Support for UK Veterans
This briefing paper details the support available to armed forces veterans in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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Research Briefing
Integrated Review 2021: The Defence tilt to the Indo-Pacific
What will the "tilt to Indo-Pacific" mean for the UK armed forces?
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Research Briefing
The AUKUS agreement
The UK's new security partnership with Australia and the US reflects its foreign policy tilt to the Indo-Pacific. This paper looks at what the response has been and why it matters.
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Debate Pack
Violence against Christians in central African countries
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Violence against Christians in central African countries' has been scheduled for Thursday 23 September 2021 from 1.30-4:30pm. The debate has been initiated by Jim Shannon MP.
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Debate Pack
The UK’s maritime sector
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘UK's maritime sector' has been scheduled for Thursday 16 September 2021 from 1.30-3pm. The debate has been initiated by Kevan Jones MP.
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Research Briefing
Pro-democracy protests in Eswatini
Pro-democracy protests erupted in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) in June and July 2021. This paper discusses what prompted the protests, what this means for the future of the monarchy, and the response of the UK Government.
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Debate Pack
Humanitarian situation in Tigray
A debate on the humanitarian situation in Tigray is scheduled to take place in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 8 September 2021, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be opened by Sarah Champion MP.
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