Yemen’s humanitarian crisis
The UN has said Yemen is experiencing the world's worst humanitarian crisis. This paper describes the current situation and the role of foreign and UK aid.
Yemen in 2021: Conflict and peace
Fighting in Yemen has been ongoing since 2014. This briefing provides an update to the conflict, the human rights situation, and attempts to bring peace.
Covax and global access to Covid-19 vaccines
The purchasing and administration of Covid-19 vaccines has been dominated by richer economies. In April 2020, the Covax initiative was established to ensure fair access to vaccines. This paper sets out how Covax works, the challenges it faces, and the contributions of the UK and other high-income economies to the global distribution of vaccines.
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Debate Pack
Impact on Anglo-Chinese relations following the AUKUS pact
A Westminster Hall debate on the 'Impact on Anglo-Chinese relations following the AUKUS pact' has been scheduled for Wednesday 20 October 2021 from 9.30-11:00am. The debate has been initiated by Daniel Kawczynski MP.
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Debate Pack
Iran’s compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
A Westminster Hall debate on Iran’s compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action has been scheduled for Tuesday 19 October 2021 from 2.30-4:00pm. The debate has been initiated by Stephen Crabb MP.
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Debate Pack
Violence against Christians in central African countries
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Violence against Christians in central African countries' has been scheduled for Thursday 23 September 2021 from 1.30-4:30pm. The debate has been initiated by Jim Shannon MP.
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Research Briefing
Afghanistan: Refugees and displaced people in 2021
The UN warns Afghans face a potential humanitarian crisis. The paper describes the situation for refugees and displaced people now the Taliban has seized Kabul.
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Debate Pack
Human rights in Kashmir
A debate on human rights in Kashmir has been scheduled for Thursday 23 September 2021 in the main House of Commons Chamber.
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Research Briefing
Hong Kong: National Security Law and recent events
On 30 June 2020, the People’s Republic of China’s parliament passed a new National Security Law for Hong Kong, bypassing the territory’s own Legislative Council. This paper looks at the law and events in Hong Kong since it passed.
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Debate Pack
LGBTQ+ Afghan refugees
A Westminster Hall debate on LGBTQ+ Afghan refugees has been scheduled for Tuesday 21 September 2021 at 4.30pm. The debate will be opened by Kate Osborne MP.
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Debate Pack
Criminal Justice Response to Public Disasters
The Backbench Business Committee has agreed that on Thursday 16 September 2021 there will be a debate in the Commons Chamber on proposed reforms to the criminal justice system to better respond to families bereaved by public disasters. The debate will be led by Maria Eagle MP.
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Debate Pack
General debate on the Role and the response of the devolved administrations to COP26
MPs will debate the role and the response of the devolved administrations to COP26, the international climate change conference to be held in Glasgow in November 2021. The debate will take place on Thursday 16 September 2021.
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Insight
Is turning back migrants at sea compatible with international law?
What does international law say about turning back migrants at sea, and can “pushback” tactics can be used safely and legally?
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Research Briefing
Afghanistan: Development, UK aid and the future
Coalition forces are withdrawing from Afghanistan. The paper describes how aid has been used since 2001, progress made, and future challenges and commitments.
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Debate Pack
Humanitarian situation in Tigray
A debate on the humanitarian situation in Tigray is scheduled to take place in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 8 September 2021, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be opened by Sarah Champion MP.
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