Research Briefing
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 30 April on the Khan review on threats to social cohesion and democratic resilience at 2.30pm. The debate will be lead by Jonathan Gullis MP.
Research Briefing
The Home Secretary can proscribe organisations believed to be involved in terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2000. This paper explains the criteria for proscription, the associated criminal offences, and the process for deproscription.
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Exclusion of foreign nationals whose presence in the UK would not be conducive to the public good.
Research Briefing
The Investigatory Powers Act (Amendment) Bill would amend the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, which governs lawful access by public bodies to communications and data. It was introduced in the House of Lords in November 2023
Research Briefing
The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill completed its stages in the House of Commons on 29 November 2023. It is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Lords on 19 December 2023.
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The draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill would require those responsible for publicly accessible venues to take steps to reduce the threat to the public from terrorist attacks. It has been published in response to a recommendation from the Inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017 and a campaign by the mother of one of the victims.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on UK support for stability in Libya is scheduled for Wednesday 18 October 2023, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Fabian Hamilton MP.
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This paper discusses some of the factors behind recent coups in West Africa and surveys recent political developments in countries in the region.
Research Briefing
Employers are increasingly using AI in recruitment and management. This briefing explores the employment law implications and proposals for regulatory reform.
Research Briefing
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill would end Troubles-related legal proceedings and give conditional immunity to those cooperating with investigations by a new independent commission
Research Briefing
The National Security Bill 2022-23 was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 May 2022. It would replace existing counter-espionage laws with a comprehensive framework for countering hostile state activity. The Commons are due to consider Lords amendments on 3 May 2023.
Research Briefing
A briefing paper charting the creation and development of the Northern Ireland border
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The Data Protection and Digital Information (No.2) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 8 March 2023.
Research Briefing
On 13 March the Government published the Integrated Review Refresh 2023. This briefing examines how the review compares to its predecessor, published in 2021, focusing on the major themes and assessments.
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The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill 2022-23 was introduced in the House of Commons on 18 July 2022. It was withdrawn on 8 March 2023. The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (No. 2) Bill was introduced on the same date.
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