This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
After transition the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) provisions no longer apply to the UK and formal cooperation in these areas does not form part of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement reached at the end of December 2020. Instead, the UK Government envisages a flexible, ad hoc approach that will make use of channels of broader dialogue with the EU. How this will work in practice remains to be seen.
There are 14 British Overseas Territories across the globe with a total population of 260,000. The Territories differ greatly in their level of economic and social development and their population size. Since March 2020 the UK Government has been working with the Overseas Territories to ensure they receive the help they need to manage outbreaks of Covid-19.
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Debate Pack
A debate on the UN International Day of Education has been scheduled for Thursday 28 January 2021 in the main House of Commons Chamber. The debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Harriett Baldwin MP.
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Research Briefing
Venezuela held a parliamentary election on Sunday 6 December 2020, electing Deputies to the National Assembly.
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Research Briefing
As officials of the International Criminal Court are targeted by US sanctions, this briefing takes a look at the recent developments at the Court.
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This Library briefing paper discusses the enforcement of coronavirus restrictions regulations in England and Wales. It explains who has powers to enforce the restrictions and what those powers are. It also summarises statistics on the number of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs- fines) issued by police for coronavirus offences.
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Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Persecution of Muslims, Christians and minority groups in India’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 12 January 2021 from 9.30am to 11.00am. The debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP, David Linden MP, Stephen Timms MP and Paul Girvan MP
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Debate Pack
A general debate on Global Britain has been scheduled for Monday 11 January 2021 in the Main Chamber
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Research Briefing
This Library briefing paper provides a history of England's coronavirus "lockdown laws"
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Research Briefing
This Library briefing paper explains the types of coronavirus restrictions and requirements imposed by the UK's lockdown laws.
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This paper provides a timeline of the major events leading up to the EU referendum and subsequent dates of note, including Brexit Day itself.
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This short Library briefing paper discusses police powers in relation to unauthorised encampments. It also discusses current Government proposals to reform the policing of unauthorised encampments.
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Parliament has been recalled to adopt the legislation required to implement the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement. This briefing provides an overview of the Agreement and the Bill to implement it
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