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National Security and Investment Bill 2019-21

National Security and Investment Bill 2019-21

Monday, 18 January, 2021

The National Security and Investment Bill 2019-21 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 19 December 2019. It was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 November 2020. Its Second Reading took place on 17 November 2020, with remaining stages scheduled for Wednesday 20 January 2021.

  • Research Briefing
  • Business
  • Defence equipment and spending
  • Economy
  • International trade
Global Britain

Global Britain

Wednesday, 06 January, 2021

A general debate on Global Britain has been scheduled for Monday 11 January 2021 in the Main Chamber

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  • Armed forces
  • Defence policy
  • Institutions
  • International development
  • The EU
  • Brexit
The Royal Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessels

The Royal Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessels

Thursday, 17 December, 2020

The Royal Navy has in recent years expanded its fleet of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs). This short paper discusses the expansion of the fleet, their historic role in fishery protection and global deployments.

  • Research Briefing
  • Armed forces
  • Defence equipment and spending
  • Research Briefing

    The Armed Forces Covenant and status in law

    Tuesday, 08 December, 2020

    The next five-yearly Armed Forces Bill is due in 2021. The Government has said it will use the bill to further incorporate the Armed Forces Covenant into law. This Commons Library paper explains what the Covenant is, its current status in law and the Government’s proposals.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Defence
    • Defence policy
  • Insight

    Prime Minister announces new Royal Navy ship: What is the Type 32 frigate?

    Monday, 23 November, 2020

    Frigates can be used for warfighting, maritime security, counter piracy and international engagement.

    • Insight
    • Defence
    • Defence equipment and spending
  • Research Briefing

    The Integrated Review: A look ahead to the Government’s review

    Thursday, 19 November, 2020

    A look ahead to the UK Government's integrated review of security, defence and foreign policy.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Armed forces
    • Asia Pacific
    • Defence policy
    • Europe
    • Institutions
    • International organisations
    • Security
  • Debate Pack

    E-petition 554150, relating to Nigeria and the sanctions regime

    Thursday, 19 November, 2020

    A Westminster Hall debate on 'e-petition 554150, relating to Nigeria and the sanctions regime' is scheduled for Monday 23 November 2020 from 6:00-7:30pm. The debate will be led by Theresa Villiers MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Africa
    • Institutions
  • Insight

    Ethiopia: Warnings of “full-scale humanitarian crisis” in Tigray region

    Wednesday, 18 November, 2020

    This Insight explores recent developments in Ethiopia and the UK’s response.

    • Insight
    • Africa
  • Research Briefing

    Support for UK Veterans

    Thursday, 05 November, 2020

    This briefing paper details the support available to armed forces veterans in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Defence
    • Health
    • Health services
    • Housing and planning
    • Pensions
    • Rented housing
  • Debate Pack

    June 2019 massacres in Sudan and the UK’s support for Sudan’s democratic transition

    Friday, 09 October, 2020

    A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘June 2019 massacres in Sudan and the UK’s support for Sudan’s democratic transition’ has been scheduled for Thursday 15 October 2020 from 3.00pm. The debate has been initiated by Harriet Baldwin MP

    • Debate Pack
    • Africa
    • Institutions
    • International development
  • Insight

    RAF surveillance aircraft: The Wedgetail programme

    Friday, 02 October, 2020

    This Insight looks at the Wedgetail programme and the role of surveillance aircraft in the RAF.

    • Insight
    • Aviation
    • Defence
    • Defence equipment and spending
  • Research Briefing

    UK deployment and recent political challenges in Mali

    Thursday, 24 September, 2020

    The UK is sending 250 soldiers to Mali to join the UN peacekeeping mission in 2020. Mali faces considerable political, security and governance challenges, compounded by a military coup in August 2020. This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the deployment and the situation in Mali.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Armed forces
    • Defence policy
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    Government rules out Combat Compensation Scheme

    Friday, 18 September, 2020

    The government has announced it will not proceed with plans to introduce a new combat compensation scheme for armed forces personnel and veterans. This paper briefly explains the original proposals, concerns raised and the government's announcement.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Asia Pacific
    • Defence
    • Defence policy
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    Integrated Review of security, defence, development and foreign affairs: a reading list

    Friday, 21 August, 2020

    On 26 February 2020, the Prime Minister set out the government’s approach to the Integrated Review of security, defence, development and foreign affairs. This paper provides links to a selection of news, analysis and comment on the upcoming Integrated Review.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Defence equipment and spending
    • Defence policy
    • Institutions
    • International development
  • Insight

    Coronavirus: Impact on insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Monday, 27 July, 2020

    How does the coronavirus pandemic impact conflict-affected countries in Sub-Saharan Africa in terms of food insecurity, political insecurity and health?

    • Insight
    • Africa
    • Diseases
    • Covid-19

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