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.
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Employers are increasingly using AI in recruitment and management. This briefing explores the employment law implications and proposals for regulatory reform.
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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
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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.
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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.
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 analogous to the counter-terrorism framework established since 2000. It would also limit the availability of civil legal aid and damages to those connected with terrorist activity.
Research Briefing
The National Security Bill is due to have its remaining stages on 16 November. This paper analyses the amendments made to the Bill in Committee and the main areas of debate so far.
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This paper describes the functions and powers of the Intelligence and Security Committee, which is responsible for scrutinising the UK's intelligence and security agencies. It outlines reforms to the Committee under the Justice and Security Act 2013, and summarises recent inquiries.
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