The Intelligence and Security Committee
This paper describes the functions and powers of the Intelligence and Security Committee, which is responsible for scrutinising the UK’s…
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Security
Patient health records and confidentiality
House of Commons Library briefing on access to patient health records, electronic patient records, NHS data security, and the use…
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Undercover policing in England and Wales
This paper explains the regulatory framework that governs undercover policing operations in England and Wales and the oversight mechanisms intended…
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Syria: US withdrawal and Turkish incursion
The Turkish incursion into north eastern Syria has caused concerns about refugees, ISIS prisoners and the future stability of Syria.…
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Syria: US withdrawal and Turkish incursion
The Turkish incursion into north eastern Syria has caused concerns about refugees, ISIS prisoners and the future stability of Syria.…
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No-deal Brexit: A guide to Commons Library research
The No-deal Brexit: A guide to Commons Library research is an annotated bibliography of sources published by the House of…
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Afghanistan: cancelled talks and elections
Donald Trump has declared the talks with the Taliban “dead”. Where does that leave Afghanistan?…
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Afghanistan: elections and cancelled talks
Donald Trump has declared the talks with the Taliban “dead”. Where does that leave Afghanistan?…
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Investigation of Former Armed Forces Personnel Who Served in Northern Ireland
The investigation of former British soldiers who served in Northern Ireland during “The Troubles” is currently receiving a significant amount…
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Data protection: constituency casework
This Library Briefing Paper looks at the General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018, and when MPs can…
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Police use of live facial recognition technology: Challenges and concerns
Last week was a landmark moment in the police use of ‘Live Facial Recognition’ (LFR) technology. An independent report, published…
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Protests: What powers can the police use?
The freedom to peacefully protest is a cornerstone of a liberal democratic society but it’s not always plain sailing.…
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What does the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Investigatory Powers Tribunal mean for parliamentary sovereignty?
We examine why Privacy International brought a case against GCHQ, the role of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, and what the Supreme Court’s decision might mean for parliamentary sovereignty.…
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Proscribed Terrorist Organisations
Proscription has been put forward as a powerful deterrent, a way of tackling lower-level support for terrorism, and a signal…
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Brexit: Proposals for the future UK-EU relationship
The House of Commons has voted on various options for the future UK-EU relationship in the hope that an agreed…
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Yemen’s fragile peace process
Talks between the warring parties in Yemen have achieved a ceasefire but other commitments agreed in Stockholm are slow to…
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