Military action: Parliament’s role
The decision to take military action against Houthi targets in Yemen and in support of the wider Middle East over the course of 2024, has reignited the debate about Parliament's role in deploying the armed forces.
This paper is essentially a short selective bibliography of resources on the Intelligence and Security Committee.
The Intelligence and Security Committee: (70 KB , PDF)
This paper is essentially a short selective bibliography of resources on the Intelligence and Security Committee.
This note includes links to the Committee’s annual reports, proposals for reform (most relevantly the Green Paper on Justice and Security (CM 8194) published in October 2011) and some further reading.
The Intelligence and Security Committee: (70 KB , PDF)
The decision to take military action against Houthi targets in Yemen and in support of the wider Middle East over the course of 2024, has reignited the debate about Parliament's role in deploying the armed forces.
Maiden speeches made by newly elected MPs since 1918, with links to Hansard where available.
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024-25 was introduced in the House of Commons on 12 September 2024. The bill’s second reading is scheduled for 14 October 2024.