Scottish independence referendum: legal issues
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
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In brief: Camp Ashraf and the Geneva Conventions (50 KB , PDF)
Camp Ashraf in Northern Iraq houses members of the People Mujahedin of Iran. These people were regarded as 'protected persons' under the Fourth Geneva Convention when Ashraf was under US control. On 1 January 2009 control of Ashraf passed fom the US to the Iraqi Government, and concerns have been raised about how its inhabitants will be treated.
Documents to download
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In brief: Camp Ashraf and the Geneva Conventions (50 KB , PDF)
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Estimates: FCDO spending on the international development strategy
The debate on 6 July will focus on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) spending and the new international development strategy, published in May 2022.
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UK-Rwanda Migration and Economic Development Partnership
A Migration and Economic Development partnership was agreed between the UK and Rwanda in April 2022. It allows the UK to send some people to Rwanda who would otherwise claim asylum in the UK. A judicial review to consider the lawfulness of the asylum arrangement is due to be heard in mid-July. This briefing provides an overview of the UK-Rwanda asylum arrangement, related legal issues and areas of controversy, and Parliament's role in scrutinising it.
