This Library briefing paper explains the types of coronavirus restrictions and requirements imposed by the UK's lockdown laws.
Documents to download
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International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2019-21 session (1 MB, PDF)
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Supporting documents
The paper is divided into two main sections: geographic regions – covering areas such as the Middle East and China; and themes – including areas such as defence and human rights.
The coloured panel on the left of each entry indicates in which Chamber the debate or statement took place: green for House of Commons and red for House of Lords.
Debates and statements related to Brexit and the UK’s future relationship with the EU are not covered in this paper but have been included in earlier briefings: Brexit statements (CBP-8467, 17 February 2020); Brexit debates 2019 (CBP-8489, 23 January 2020); Brexit debates 2018 (CBP-8246, 7 January 2019); and Brexit debates: June 2016 – December 2017 (CBP-8131, 19 December 2017).
In addition to this paper a related Excel speadsheet, uploaded as a supporting document below, can be used to sort and filter the data further, in order to focus on specific areas of interest, such as statements, debates, chamber or subject area.
This paper will be updated periodically.
Documents to download
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International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2019-21 session (1 MB, PDF)
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Supporting documents
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This List notes opposition day debates in the House of Commons since 2017. Opposition day debates under previous administrations are listed in the spreadsheet which is uploaded as a supporting document. The five tables cover:
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