The Government presented the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill on 18 March 2020, thereby meeting its 100-day self imposed deadline. Second Reading has been scheduled for 23 September 2020. Aspects of the Bill are already generating controversy.
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UK and the Egyptian military (148 KB, PDF)
The overthrow of the Islamist government in Egypt and the subsequent bloodshed have called into question UK arms sales and military assistance to Egypt. The UK’s arms exports to Egypt are under review, while there is a small programme of military assistance.
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UK and the Egyptian military (148 KB, PDF)
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A general debate on the Rohingya humanitarian crisis and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has been scheduled for Thursday 24 September 2020 in the Main Chamber. This debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee.
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This paper provides a timeline of notable events in relations between the UK and China.
