Resources and information for Members' staff about war memorials.
Constituent casework: war memorials (262 KB , PDF)
The centenary of the First World War in 2014 will draw attention to the many memorials dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives during that and subsequent wars. Members of Parliament may receive correspondence from constituents asking about the maintenance of memorials in their area or abroad. Constituents may also seek advice as to funding and building a new memorial. This note collates some useful resources for Members’ staff about war memorials.
Constituent casework: war memorials (262 KB , PDF)
As British and coalition forces withdraw from Afghanistan there are increasing fears for the safety of thousands of former locally employed Afghan civilians who assisted them. This briefing examines the Government's policies for resettlement of locally employed civilians in the UK.
The investigation of former British soldiers who served in Northern Ireland during “The Troubles” is receiving a significant amount of media and parliamentary attention as a result of several ongoing court cases and the Government's new proposals for dealing with legacy issues in Northern Ireland.
11 September 2021 will mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States and the end of a military presence in Afghanistan that has spanned two decades. US and coalition countries are currently in the process of drawing down their forces. However, questions remain over the status of peace talks and Afghanistan’s long-term future. Many fear that the withdrawal of international military forces will pave the way for the Taliban to regain control of the country and could precipitate a return to civil war.
