Coronavirus: the lockdown laws
This Library briefing paper explains the types of coronavirus restrictions and requirements imposed by the UK’s lockdown laws.
Covid-19 status certification
Covid-19 status certification has been proposed as a means of reducing the risk of transmitting the Covid-19 virus in a number of settings. This briefing explores the Government’s policy on certification. It also provides discussion on the scientific evidence and other issues associated with the use of certification.
Coronavirus: enforcing restrictions
This Library briefing paper discusses the enforcement of coronavirus restrictions regulations in England and Wales. It explains who has powers to enforce the restrictions and what those powers are. It also summarises statistics on the number of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs- fines) issued by police for coronavirus offences.
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Research Briefing
UK response to Covid-19: International aid and diplomacy
The UK has used aid and diplomacy to help control the Covid-19 pandemic and limit its impact. This paper describes its response and effectiveness.
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Research Briefing
Covax and global access to Covid-19 vaccines
The purchasing and administration of Covid-19 vaccines has been dominated by richer economies. In April 2020, the Covax initiative was established to ensure fair access to vaccines. This paper sets out how Covax works, the challenges it faces, and the contributions of the UK and other high-income economies to the global distribution of vaccines.
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Debate Pack
Effect of the covid-19 pandemic on religious and ethnic minority communities throughout the world
A Westminster Hall debate on the Effect of the covid-19 pandemic on religious and ethnic minority communities throughout the world has been scheduled for Tuesday 22 June at 9.25am. The debate has been initiated by Jim Shannon MP
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: international dimensions
The Library has published a series of briefings on international dimensions of the coronavirus pandemic since March 2020, ranging from general surveys of its impact on developing countries to assessments of its effects in specific situations. Links to these briefings can be found here.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: UK support to the Overseas Territories
There are 14 British Overseas Territories across the globe with a total population of 260,000. The Territories differ greatly in their level of economic and social development and their population size. Since March 2020 the UK Government has been working with the Overseas Territories to ensure that they receive the help they need to manage outbreaks of Covid-19.
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Insight
The impact of Covid-19 on mental health and human rights
How has the pandemic affected mental health and human rights and how have international organisations responded?
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Insight
The pandemic in South Asia: Vaccine supply and health systems
What are the current pressures on health systems in South Asia and how is the UK Government supporting the region?
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: A history of English lockdown laws
This Library briefing paper provides a history of England’s coronavirus “lockdown laws”
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Insight
Lebanon in crisis
The contributing factors to the country’s fragile state after the recent scenes of protests.
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Insight
Northern Ireland Protocol: Article 16 and EU vaccine export controls
What is Article 16? How is it triggered? How does it relate to EU’s new plans for vaccine controls?
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Insight
Spending Review: Reducing the 0.7% aid commitment
For the first time since 2013, the UK will not meet the UN recommended target of spending 0.7 percent of Gross National Income on Official Development Assistance.
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Insight
Coronavirus: Access to vaccines in developing countries
The challenge to secure enough vaccines for the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people.
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