Research Briefing
Recent reforms to the UK's points-based system for work and study immigration have excluded doctors and nurses from the annual limit on the number of skilled worker visa sponsorships available. Wider-reaching changes to the system are expected when the Government implements a post-Brexit immigration policy.
Research Briefing
This Library paper has been written to support the House of Commons ‘artist in residence’ project First Waves: Exploring the impact of race relations legislation in the UK. Scarlett Crawford has been commissioned by the Speaker’s Advisory Committee on Works of Art in the House of Commons to explore the impact of the 1965, 1968 and 1976 Race Relations Acts. This paper provides information on all three of these Acts. It explains their main provisions and looks at how they attempted to address racial discrimination in the UK.
Research Briefing
A new populist Italian government took office at the beginning of June 2018. International attention has focused on the government's refusal to allow migrant rescue boats to dock in Italy, and the combative approach of the new Interior Minister Matteo Salvini. The governing parties have been critical of the EU, and of the impact of the euro in particular, and the government has demanded a new approach from the EU on asylum and migration policy.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on E-petitions 206568, 210497 and 201416 relating to family visitor visas is scheduled for Monday 9 July 2018 at 4.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Helen Jones MP, Chair of the Petitions Committee.
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A Westminster Hall debate on Immigration detention of victims of torture and other vulnerable people is scheduled for Thursday 14 June 2018 at 3.00pm. The Member leading the debate is Joan Ryan MP.
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A Backbench Business debate on the 70th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks is scheduled for Thursday 14 June 2018. The Member leading the debate is Helen Hayes MP.
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A Westminster Hall debate on "Section 322(5) of the Immigration Rules" is scheduled for Wednesday 13 June 2018 at 4.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Alison Thewliss MP.
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Venezuela is facing a growing political, economic and social crisis. With Presidential elections scheduled for Sunday, can things get better? This paper looks at the political developments in Venezuela from Hugo Chavez’s death in 2013 to today, the candidates and their prospects, and what might happen afterwards. Most analysts believe the incumbent President Nicolás Maduro, will win another term. However, a lot will depend on how many voters heed the main opposition bloc's call to boycott the elections, or whether they will turn out to vote for Maduro's opponent- former Chavista -Henri Falcón. With the economy in crisis, and growing poverty, hunger and disease fuelling mass migration, the prospects for Venezuela, regardless of who wins the election, do not look bright.
Research Briefing
This introductory guide provides sources of statistics on constituency level statistics.
Debate Pack
An Opposition Day debate on the Windrush generation is scheduled for Wednesday 2 May 2018. The matter to be debated has been selected by the Leader of the Opposition.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on E-petition 216539 relating to people who entered the UK as minors between 1948 and 1971 is scheduled for Monday 30 April 2018 at 4.30pm. The debate is scheduled by the Petitions Committee and will be opened by Steve Double MP, a member of the Petitions Committee.
Research Briefing
Brexit negotiations have resumed and this third phase will cover issues outstanding from the last phases - the Irish border in particular - and the framework for future EU-UK relations. This paper looks at how the EU and the UK envisage their relationship after Brexit.
Research Briefing
The Commission published a draft legal text of the withdrawal agreement in February 2018 and an updated draft on 15 March. On 19 March a third text was published which showed where there is full agreement between the EU and the UK, where there is agreement in principle and where there is no agreement. This paper looks at the recent draft, making reference to earlier drafts where relevant.
Debate Pack
A Backbench Business Committee debate on a motion on Seasonal migrant workers is scheduled for Thursday 1 March 2018. The Member leading the debate is Kirstene Hair MP.
Debate Pack
On 8 February 2018, there will be a Westminster Hall debate at 9:30am on the European Free Trade Association. The debate is sponsored by Stephen Hammond MP.
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