Insight
Ukraine: Fears Russia could use chemical weapons
Western military chiefs have expressed concern that Russia could resort to the use of chemical weapons in Ukraine.
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Research Briefing
No-fly zones and Ukraine
The UK and NATO have ruled out establishing a no-fly zone in Ukraine. What is their legal basis and when have they been used before?
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Research Briefing
Professional Qualifications Bill [HL] 2021-22
The Professional Qualifications Bill [HL] creates a new legal framework for the recognition of professional qualifications gained outside the UK and reforms the practice of regulators. This briefing summarises the debate and amendments to the Bill up to the Commons committee stage on 18 January 2022.
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Research Briefing
Ukraine: Russia’s “red line”
Russian military forces are building on the borders of Ukraine once again. What are Russia's intentions and how is the West responding?
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Research Briefing
International Regulation of Space
27 January 2022 marks the 55th anniversary of the Outer Space Treaty opening for signature. As international operations in space increase, this paper looks at the status of international law relating to outer space.
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Research Briefing
Reform of the Human Rights Act 1998
The Human Rights Act 1998 aimed to 'bring rights home' by enabling people to bring claims based on the European Convention on Human Rights in the UK courts. Despite its success in reducing the time and cost involved in enforcing human rights, successive Governments have been concerned about its impact on UK case law and parliamentary sovereignty. The Government commissioned an independent review of the Act last year, and has now launched a consultation on proposals to replace it with a Bill of Rights
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Protocol: Article 16
This paper looks at Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol, including how it might be triggered, the arbitration process, and settling disputes.
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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
Counter state threats legislation
The Queen’s Speech in May 2021 announced a new bill to provide the security services with the tools they need to tackle the threat from hostile activity by states. The Government subsequently published a consultation on proposals for legislation to counter state threats which closed in July 2021. This briefing paper examines the background to these proposals and concerns about the implications for press freedom.
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Research Briefing
Status of the Iran nuclear deal
Talks on restoring the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (the Iran nuclear deal) and bringing Iran back into compliance have been stalled since June 2021. At the same time, Iran has continued to escalate its nuclear activities. What are the prospects for the JCPOA?
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Research Briefing
Belarus: One year on from the disputed Presidential election
It has been just over one year since the disputed Presidential election in Belarus and President Lukashenko has consolidated his grip on power. What is the human rights situation in the country now and how has the West responded?
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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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Research Briefing
The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: governance and dispute settlement
This paper provides an overview of the governance and dispute settlement provisions of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The Agreement establishes a network of committees to oversee its implementation. There is also an arbitration mechanism for disputes between the UK and EU, but with exemptions and variations for different policy areas.
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Research Briefing
The militarisation of space
Interest in space as a military domain is increasing. What are the leading space powers doing, and what role does the UK see for itself going forward?
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Debate Pack
E-petitions relating to Israel and Palestine
A Westminster Hall debate on e-petitions 585313 and 585314, relating to Israel and Palestine, is scheduled for Monday 14 June 2021, from 4:30-6:00pm. The debate will be led by Catherine McKinnell MP.
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