Consular support for British citizens
A Backbench Business Committee debate on ‘Consular support for British citizens’ is scheduled for Thursday 9th December in the Main Chamber. The debate will be led by Hannah Bardell MP
The Intelligence and Security Committee
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.
Nationality and Borders Bill: Progress of the Bill
The Nationality and Borders Bill has been considered in Public Bill Committee and is due to have its remaining stages in the Commons on 7 and 8 December.
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Research Briefing
UK Arms Exports Statistics
This briefing paper provides an overview of UK arms exports covering the three main sources of data on the subject. The paper looks at trends over time, the regions of the world where UK defence exports are going, and the type of goods that are being exported.
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Debate Pack
2021 Tokyo Nutrition for Growth summit
A Westminster Hall debate on the 2021 Tokyo Nutrition for Growth summit has been scheduled for Thursday 2 December 2021, from 1.30pm. The debate has been initiated by David Mundell MP.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Protocol: Article 16
What is Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol and how should it work? This paper looks at the reasons why Article 16 might be triggered, what the other party can do to respond if it is, the role of the arbitration panel to settle disputes, whether the TCA can be used to cross-retaliate and can it be terminated, how the EU's infringement process could be used, and in what other areas the EU could withhold cooperation.
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Research Briefing
Belarus/EU migrant crisis
Belarus has been accused of engineering a migrant crisis at its borders with the EU. What is the current situation and what is being done to defuse the crisis?
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Research Briefing
Covid-19 status certification
Covid-19 status certification (also referred to as a "vaccine passport") has been proposed as a means of reducing the risk of transmitting the Covid-19 virus in a number of settings. This briefing explores the Government's policy on certification. It also provides discussion on the scientific evidence and other issues associated with the use of certification.
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Debate Pack
General Debate: Freedom of religion or belief: 40th anniversary of the declaration on the elimination of religious intolerance
On Thursday 25th November, MPs will hold a general debate in the Chamber on freedom of religion or belief and the 40th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the elimination of religious intolerance.
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Research Briefing
Proscribed Terrorist Organisations
This paper examines the regime for proscribing organisations under the Terrorism Act 2000. It explains the criteria that must be met for proscription, the associated criminal offences, and the process for deproscription. It also considers recently proscribed organisations, and some criticisms of the regime.
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Insight
Is the UK still participating in EU programmes?
UK organisations can bid for funding but can't get the applications approved until participation is signed off.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Temporary business travel
This briefing explains what has changed for UK and EU businesses and individuals who travel to sell services in each other’s market. The briefing has been updated for a Westminster Hall debate on 18 November, on "Enabling visa- and permit-free working for musicians in the EU". The subject for this debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee, and is sponsored by Harriet Harman MP and David Warburton MP.
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Insight
What role does trade policy have in addressing climate change?
The green transition must include greening global trade rules, otherwise climate issues could shift between countries.
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Insight
Migrant crisis on Belarusian border with EU
The EU has accused Lukashenko’s regime of engineering the current situation.
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Research Briefing
International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2021-22 session
This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements, urgent questions and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
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