As states sanction Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, this briefing sets out the arguments around seizing another state's assets, and explains the intensifying debate on how international law affects sanctions.
Two years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, states continue to discuss setting up a tribunal dedicated to prosecuting aggression against Ukraine. This briefing outlines how a Special Tribunal on the Crime of Aggression may be set up, and progress to date.
Global uncertainty poses questions about the international order, democracy, key international relationships, and the UK’s readiness for conflict.
Research Briefing
People making unauthorised journeys to claim asylum in the UK could be sent to Rwanda under a controversial relocation treaty.
Research Briefing
The WHO is negotiating a treaty on pandemic preparedness. The briefing outlines what has been proposed, how it relates to the International Health Regulations, where negotiations are up to, and what comes next.
Research Briefing
UK aid and diplomatic efforts to support refugees globally
Research Briefing
Discussion and analysis of some key legal commentary on the Safety of Rwanda Bill next being debated on 16 January 2024.
Debate Pack
A debate on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Convention on Genocide will take place on Thursday 7 December 2023, in Westminster Hall from 1.30-4.00pm. The debate has been scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Tony Lloyd MP, John Howell MP and Jim Shannon MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on UN high-level meetings in 2023 will take place on Tuesday 11 July 2023, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Virendra Sharma MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on Srebrenica Memorial Week is scheduled for Tuesday 4 July 2023, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Yasmin Qureshi MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the potential merits of a special tribunal on Ukraine has been scheduled for Tuesday 9 May, frpm 11:30am-1:00pm. The debate will be opened by Richard Foord MP.
Research Briefing
What is the Windsor Framework - the new EU UK agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol? What does it change? What happens next?
Insight
What powers does the UN have to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
Research Briefing
At the end of September 2022 Moscow announced the annexation of four occupied regions of Ukraine following a series of referendums on joining on Russia, which were widely labelled a "sham" and a violation of international law.
Research Briefing
One year after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan the country faces a multitude of political, economic and humanitarian crises. The security situation is increasing fragile and human rights abuses, particularly of women and girls, is widely documented.
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