The Privy Council: history, functions and membership
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council

Both the National Security Strategy and the Strategic Defence and Security Review were published in October 2010, five months after the Government took office. This paper examines the main priorities and recommendations set out in each of those documents
UK Defence and Security Policy: A New Approach? (1 MB , PDF)
Both the National Security Strategy and the Strategic Defence and Security Review were published in October 2010, five months after the Government took office. This paper examines the main priorities and recommendations set out in each of those documents
UK Defence and Security Policy: A New Approach? (1 MB , PDF)
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
In response to Russian military action in Ukraine, Western allies and other partners across the globe have imposed an unprecedented package of coordinated sanctions against Russia. What has been announced and are further measures likely? This briefing paper should be taken as correct at the time of writing.
The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill 2022-23 is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 5 September 2022.