Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons at a glance: United States
This paper briefly examines the nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes of the United States. This is one paper in a larger series on the nuclear weapon states.
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Research Briefing
Overview: Where are all the world’s nuclear weapons?
The House of Commons Library has published a series of papers on the nuclear weapon states. This short paper provides an overview of the key facts.
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Debate Pack
Iran’s nuclear programme
A Backbench Business Committee debate on Iran's nuclear programme is scheduled for Thursday 30 June 2022 in the House of Commons chamber.
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Debate Pack
Anniversaries of the handover of Hong Kong and the implementation of the National Security Law
A Westminster Hall debate on the anniversaries of the handover of Hong Kong and the implementation of the National Security Law is scheduled for Wednesday 29 June 2022, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill 2022-2023
This briefing looks at the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill. What it does, questions over whether it breaks international law, why the Government is introducing the Bill, and the reaction to it including from the EU and political parties in Northern Ireland.
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Insight
The Northern Ireland Protocol: EU legal action against the UK
The EU has launched legal action against the UK, following the Government’s publication of its Northern Ireland Protocol Bill on 13 June. What happens next?
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Research Briefing
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons entered into force in January 2021. It is the first multilateral, legally binding, instrument for nuclear disarmament to have been negotiated in 20 years. However, the nuclear weapon states have not signed and ratified the new treaty, and as such, are not legally bound by its provisions. The lack of engagement by the nuclear weapon states subsequently raises the question of what this treaty can realistically achieve.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Protocol: Implementation, grace periods and EU-UK discussions (2021-22)
This briefing paper looks at the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol, including grace periods and UK/EU negotiations on changing the Protocol in 2021/22.
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Research Briefing
Investigation of Former Armed Forces Personnel Who Served in Northern Ireland
The investigation of former British soldiers who served in Northern Ireland during “The Troubles” is receiving a significant amount of media and parliamentary attention as a result of ongoing court cases and the Government's new proposals for dealing with legacy issues in Northern Ireland.
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons at a glance: North Korea
This paper briefly examines North Korea's nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes. It is one paper in a larger series of papers on the nuclear weapon states.
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Insight
Same-sex marriage in the UK’s Overseas Territories
The UK Privy Council ruled the constitutions of the Cayman Islands and Bermuda do not provide the right for same-sex marriage. What is the situation in other UK Overseas Territories?
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Research Briefing
Countering Russian influence in the UK
Widespread sanctions have been imposed on Russia for its actions in Ukraine. But there have also been calls for the Government to go further and bring forward long-awaited proposals on countering foreign influence in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons at a glance: Russia
This paper briefly examines Russia's nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes. It is one paper in a larger series on the nuclear weapon states.
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Debate Pack
Role of British and overseas judges in Hong Kong
A Westminster Hall debate on the role of British and overseas judges in Hong Kong is scheduled for Wednesday 30 March 2022, from 9.30-11.00am. The debate will be led by Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP.
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Research Briefing
Ukraine crisis: Recognition, military action, and international law
As Russia begins widespread military action against Ukraine, this briefing outlines some of the international legal issues involved.
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