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A Westminster Hall debate on ‘The continued importance of International Humanitarian Law in protecting civilians in conflict’ has been scheduled…
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The investigation of former British soldiers who served in Northern Ireland during “The Troubles” is currently receiving a significant amount…
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This Commons Library research briefing contains a list of commonly-used terms and acronyms that have needed clarification since the United…
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The European Intervention Initiative (EII/EI2) is a French-led initiative set out by President Macron in September 2017 as part of…
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In November 2017, 23 EU Member States submitted a Joint Notification to the EU Council of Ministers setting out their…
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The Commons Library has compiled a selection of analysis and comment on defence and security related matters, relevant to the…
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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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A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Fair treatment for Commonwealth personnel in the armed forces’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 8…
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The other 27 EU Member States have maintained a largely united front in the Brexit negotiations and in maintaining that…
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What is the Arms Trade Treaty and what might the US decision not to ratify mean?…
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This Briefing Paper outlines the housing options open to serving and ex-military personnel, it does not cover service accommodation provided…
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This paper provides links to a selection of analysis and comment on general ‘Brexit’ coverage.…
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This note looks at pension arrangements for Gurkhas…
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How much does the Ministry of Defence budget for equipment for the armed forces? Why has the budget been deemed ‘unaffordable’? How does the MoD plan what equipment is needed for future conflicts and interventions and why are MPs concerned over shipbuilding?…
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A general debate on the ‘50th Anniversary of the Continuous At Sea Deterrent’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 3 April…
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