Research Briefing
The UK and Global Freedom of Religion or Belief
The briefing sets out international commitments on freedom of religion or belief, reports of discrimination, and UK international work on the issue.
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Insight
One-year anniversary of the Mahsa Amini protests in Iran
A year after the protests following the death of Mahsa Amini, Iran is strengthening enforcement of its headscarf laws.
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Research Briefing
The Secretary of State’s veto and the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill
A briefing paper on the Scottish Secretary's "veto" of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill under section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998
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Debate Pack
Debate on football and dementia
A debate on a motion on football and dementia has been scheduled for 14 September in the Commons Chamber. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and was put forward by Ian Blackford, Douglas Ross and Grahame Morris MPs.
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Research Briefing
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
A briefing paper on the preparations for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, what took place on Coronation day and other events associated with the ceremony.
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Research Briefing
Asylum statistics
This briefing summarises statistics on asylum seekers in the UK and refugees who arrive through resettlement programmes.
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Debate Pack
Backbench business: Debate on a Motion on support for bereaved children
A Commons chamber debate on a motion on support for bereaved children has been scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee for Thursday 14 September 2023.
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Research Briefing
UK Prison Population Statistics
This briefing paper explores prison population data for the UK from the Ministry of Justice, Scottish Government, and the Northern Ireland Department of Justice.
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Debate Pack
General debate on freedom of religion or belief
A Westminster Hall debate on freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) will take place on Tuesday 19 September 2023, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Fiona Bruce MP.
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Debate Pack
Treatment of LGBT+ people and their spouses in social care settings
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the treatment of LGBT+ people and their spouses in social care settings on Tuesday 12 September at 4:30pm. This is an one hour debate which has been sponsored by Helen Hayes MP.
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Research Briefing
The Syrian civil war: Timeline and statistics
The paper provides a timeline of events and statistics on casualties, Syria's humanitarian and refugee situation, and UK aid spending and military activity.
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Research Briefing
UK sports funding for individuals, organisations and teams
This briefing provides an overview of the funding available for sport in the UK, including which organisations offer funding for different sports, the criteria for applicants to be eligible for funding, and the processes of applying for funding.
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Constituency casework
Nationality and passports
General guidance on dealing with questions of British citizenship and passports.
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Constituency casework
Immigration appeal rights
It is important to recognise that not all immigration decisions attract a right to appeal. It is also important for a constituent to ask for advice from a solicitor or immigration adviser if considering an appeal.
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Constituency casework
Dealing with immigration casework
General guidance on handling routine immigration casework.
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