The Accession of King Charles III
A briefing on the constitutional and ceremonial events surrounding the Accession of King Charles III
Replacing the UK’s Nuclear Deterrent: Progress of the Dreadnought Class
In a vote in July 2016 the House of Commons approved the decision to maintain the UK’s nuclear deterrent beyond the early 2030s. After almost a decade of work on the project, that vote subsequently enabled the programme to move forward into its manufacturing phase, which will see the construction of four new Dreadnought class ballistic missile submarines entering service in the 2030s.
Scottish independence referendum: legal issues
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
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Research Briefing
UK cases at the European Court of Human Rights since 1975
This note lists brief details of cases against the UK at the European Court of Human Rights since 1975.
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Research Briefing
Sanctions against Russia
In response to Russian military action in Ukraine, Western allies and other partners across the globe have imposed an unprecedented package of coordinated sanctions against Russia. This briefing paper should be taken as correct at the time of writing.
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Research Briefing
Ukraine crisis
This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current crisis in Ukraine.
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Research Briefing
Military assistance to Ukraine since the Russian invasion
What weapons and other military support have been given to Ukraine by the UK, the US and its allies and partners? What military assistance is NATO and the EU providing? This paper focuses on the military assistance provided to Ukraine since the Russian invasion started on 24 February 2022.
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Debate Pack
Use of blasphemy laws and allegations in Commonwealth countries
A Backbench Business Committee debate on the use of blasphemy laws and allegations in Commonwealth countries is scheduled for Tuesday 13 September 2022 at 9.30am to 11.00am. The debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP.
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Research Briefing
FIFA men’s football world cup Qatar 2022: FAQs
Qatar is hosting the 2022 men's football world cup. The paper answers FAQs on the tournament, including rights for workers and LGBT+ people and advice for fans.
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Research Briefing
The Commonwealth and Human Rights
Describes the Commonwealth's work on human rights and the issues it seeks to address, such as the economic empowerment of women and preventing modern slavery.
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Research Briefing
Police powers: unauthorised encampments
This Library briefing paper discusses police powers in relation to unauthorised encampments.
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Insight
Defence spending pledges by NATO members since Russia invaded Ukraine
Which NATO members spend 2% of GDP on defence and how have pledges changed since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
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Research Briefing
The Privy Council: history, functions and membership
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
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Research Briefing
Brexit and the UK’s Overseas Territories
What’s the significance of the UK’s departure from the EU for the UK’s 14 Overseas Territories, in relation to trade, funding, defence, and sovereignty?
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons: At a glance
This landing page features a series of Commons Library briefings on the policies, capabilities and programmes of the nuclear weapon states. They should be taken as correct at the time of writing, and will be updated periodically.
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