Publications by Melanie Gower - House of Commons Library

UK-Rwanda Migration and Economic Development Partnership

Tuesday, 28 June, 2022

A Migration and Economic Development partnership was agreed between the UK and Rwanda in April 2022. It allows the UK to send some people to Rwanda who would otherwise claim asylum in the UK. A judicial review to consider the lawfulness of the asylum arrangement is due to be heard in mid-July. This briefing provides an overview of the UK-Rwanda asylum arrangement, related legal issues and areas of controversy, and Parliament's role in scrutinising it.

UK-Rwanda Migration and Economic Development Partnership

Wendy Williams’ Windrush Lessons Learned Review progress update

Tuesday, 28 June, 2022

A Westminster Hall debate on Wendy Williams' Windrush Lessons Learned Review: progress update has been tabled by Kate Osamor and will take place on 29 June 2022.

Home for Ukraine Scheme and child refugees

Friday, 17 June, 2022

A Westminster Hall debate on the Homes for Ukraine scheme and child refugees has been tabled by Tulip Siddiq and will take place on 22 June 2022.

Home for Ukraine Scheme and child refugees

Research Briefing

Ukraine crisis

Thursday, 09 June, 2022

This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current crisis in Ukraine.
Debate Pack

Recruitment Support for Agricultural Workers

Tuesday, 24 May, 2022

A debate on recruitment support for agricultural workers will take place in Westminster Hall scheduled for Wednesday 25th May 2022, from 4:30-5:30pm. Wendy Chamberlain MP will open the debate.
Research Briefing

Nationality and Borders Bill: Progress of the Bill

Tuesday, 05 April, 2022

Consideration of Lords amendments to the Nationality and Borders Bill is scheduled for 20 April. This briefing has been updated from section 5 onwards.
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

Ukraine: UK immigration concessions

Friday, 11 March, 2022

The Government has announced some immigration concessions for some people affected by the crisis in Ukraine. Campaigners are calling for further measures to help a wider range of people in Ukraine.
Research Briefing

UK immigration routes for Afghan nationals

Thursday, 27 January, 2022

Many Members of Parliament are dealing with a lot of enquiries from constituents asking how relatives or friends in Afghanistan might be able to come to the UK.
Research Briefing

Nationality and immigration requirements for the UK’s armed forces

Friday, 17 December, 2021

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.
Research Briefing

Resettlement scheme for locally employed civilians in Afghanistan

Thursday, 16 December, 2021

Following the withdrawal of British and coalition forces from Afghanistan there are ongoing fears for the safety of thousands of former locally employed Afghan civilians who assisted them. This briefing examines the Government's policies for offering locally employed civilians relocation in the UK.
Research Briefing

The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Temporary business travel

Wednesday, 17 November, 2021

This briefing explains what has changed for UK and EU businesses and individuals who travel to sell services in each other’s market. The briefing has been updated for a Westminster Hall debate on 18 November, on "Enabling visa- and permit-free working for musicians in the EU". The subject for this debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee, and is sponsored by Harriet Harman MP and David Warburton MP.
Research Briefing

Afghanistan 2021: Key resources for UK nationals and Afghans

Wednesday, 01 September, 2021

This page summarises the schemes in place to assist British nationals and others remaining in Afghanistan. It also signposts key resources and helplines.
Research Briefing

Constituency casework: asylum, immigration and nationality

Tuesday, 24 August, 2021

This briefing outlines the legal restrictions on giving immigration advice, gives suggestions on handling constituent enquiries, and refers to some sources of information and advice.
Research Briefing

Nationality and Borders Bill, Bill 141 of 2021-22

Thursday, 15 July, 2021

The Nationality and Borders Bill of 2021-22 was introduced to the House on 6 July. Second reading will take place on 19 and 20 July.

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