Debate Pack
Lord Chancellor’s oath and the rule of law
On Wednesday 14 October 2020 from 9.30am there will be a Westminster Hall debate, in the name of Joanna Cherry MP, concerning the Lord Chancellor's oath and the rule of law.
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Research Briefing
Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill 2019-2021
The Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill 2019-2021 was introduced in the House of Commons on 24 September 2020. It is due to have Second Reading on 5 October. It would introduce a power in the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 to authorise conduct by officials and agents of the security and intelligence services, law enforcement, and certain other public authorities, which would otherwise constitute criminality.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement: dispute settlement and EU powers
The European Commission has launched infringement proceedings against the UK in relation to an alleged breach of the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement. This briefing paper provides an overview of the ongoing powers of the EU institutions in relation to UK compliance with EU law and the Withdrawal Agreement during the post-Brexit transition period, and outlines the dispute settlement procedures that will come into operation after the transition period.
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Research Briefing
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill 2019-21
The Government presented the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill on 18 March 2020, thereby meeting its 100-day self imposed deadline. Second Reading has been scheduled for 23 September 2020. Aspects of the Bill are already generating controversy.
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Research Briefing
Principles of International Law: a brief guide
This briefing provides a brief overview of principles of international law, including how it works, its sources, and what happens when states breach their international obligations.
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Research Briefing
The UK-China relationship
In recent months the largely cordial relationship between the UK and China has deteriorated sharply. This has happened after over two decades when, regardless of the political complexion of successive UK governments, the trend was towards closer engagement and cooperation. This briefing looks at why and how this has happened.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee: functions and tasks
This briefing paper provides an overview of the responsibilities of the Joint Committee, established to oversee the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement. It sets out the tasks that need to be undertaken by the Joint Committee and indicates whether they have been completed.
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Research Briefing
UK-EU future relationship negotiations update: is an agreement possible?
This paper provides an update on the UK-EU future relationship negotiations following intensified negotiations in June and July 2020. It explores the prospects for an agreement in time for the end of the post-Brexit transition period on 31 December
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU future relationship negotiations: governance
Governance is one of the principal sticking points in the negotiations on the future UK-EU relationship. This briefing paper outlines the key differences between the UK and EU approach.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU future relationship negotiations: Level playing field
The so-called level playing field - rules on competition, state aid, taxation, labour and environmental standards, and climate change - are one of the main causes of disagreement between the UK and EU in the negotiations on their future partnership. This paper explains the commitments that both parties are proposing in these areas in order to come to a deal.
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Research Briefing
Extradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill 2019-21
The Extradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill [HL] 2019-21 would provide a new power of arrest for the purposes of extradition following a request from certain specified countries It was introduced in the House of Lords in January 2020. It is due to have Second Reading in the House of Commons on 22 June 2020
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU future relationship negotiations: summary of positions
The tables in this paper provide a summary of the UK and EU positions in the future relationship negotiations, based on their proposed draft treaty texts and other publicly available statements
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Research Briefing
UK-EU future relationship negotiating timetable: extending the transition
This briefing sets out the timetable for the UK-EU future relationship negotiations. It provides an overview of the debate on whether the post-Brexit transition period should be extended, and explains the process for extending this period.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU future relationship: the March 2020 EU draft treaty and negotiations update
This paper provides an update on the first three rounds of negotiations on the future UK-EU relationship and analysis of the draft new partnership treaty tabled by the EU in March 2020
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU future relationship negotiations: process and issues
The UK and EU begin negotiations over their future relationship this week. This paper outlines the UK and EU's objectives, the main issues of contention and the process being followed in the negotiations
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