Police powers: Protests
An overview of legislation, guidance and debates related to the policing of protests.
What has happened in Myanmar since the February 2021 military coup?
One year on from Myanmar's military coup (103 KB , PDF)
Myanmar’s military, the Tatmadaw, seized power on February 1, 2021. Since then, thousands of civilians and soldiers have been killed and many more arrested, including civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
This short briefing looks at the events over the last year, and the international response to the crisis, including:
One year on from Myanmar's military coup (103 KB , PDF)
An overview of legislation, guidance and debates related to the policing of protests.
Describes the effects of the conflict in Ukraine and the number of refugees leaving the country, alongside what aid the UK and others have pledged from 2022.
The UK spent £4.2 billion, or 28% of its aid budget, supporting refugees in the UK in 2023. This drew criticism from aid groups. What is the government response?