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UN International Day of Education

UN International Day of Education

Monday, 25 January, 2021

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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Nuclear weapons – at a glance

Nuclear weapons – at a glance

Friday, 22 January, 2021

This landing page features a new series of Commons Library briefings on the policies, capabilities and programmes of the nuclear weapon states.

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International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2019-21 session

International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2019-21 session

Tuesday, 19 January, 2021

This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.

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    Recent Developments at the International Criminal Court

    Friday, 15 January, 2021

    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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    The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: summary and implementation

    Wednesday, 30 December, 2020

    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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    • Aviation
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    The Integrated Review: A look ahead to the Government’s review

    Thursday, 19 November, 2020

    A look ahead to the UK Government's integrated review of security, defence and foreign policy.

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    • Africa
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    • Armed forces
    • Asia Pacific
    • Defence policy
    • Europe
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    The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: UK implementation

    Wednesday, 18 November, 2020

    This briefing paper describes the findings of the United Nations (UN) Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities’ investigation into the UK in 2016, the UK and Devolved Government reactions, and subsequent developments, including the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on disabled persons’ rights.

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    Treaty banning nuclear weapons: What does this mean for the UK?

    Wednesday, 18 November, 2020

    The main provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and what it means for the UK.

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    Effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on refugee communities

    Tuesday, 10 November, 2020

    A Backbench Business debate on the ‘Effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on refugee communities’ has been scheduled for Thursday 12 November 2020. The debate will be led by Rushanara Ali MP.

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    • Africa
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    The NATO Parliamentary Assembly and UK delegations

    Thursday, 05 November, 2020

    Since being formed in 1965, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly has provided a forum for parliamentarians from the NATO Member States to promote debate on key security challenges, facilitate mutual understanding and support national parliamentary oversight of defence matters. The Assembly also helps to strengthen the transatlantic relationship and provides many opportunities for North American and European parliamentarians to discuss their concerns, interests and differences.

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    Sexual abuse and exploitation

    Thursday, 29 October, 2020

    A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Sexual abuse and exploitation’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 4 November 2020 from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Pauline Latham.

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    UK deployment and recent political challenges in Mali

    Thursday, 24 September, 2020

    The UK is sending 250 soldiers to Mali to join the UN peacekeeping mission in 2020. Mali faces considerable political, security and governance challenges, compounded by a military coup in August 2020. This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the deployment and the situation in Mali.

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    • Africa
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    UK-EU future relationship negotiations update: is an agreement possible?

    Tuesday, 04 August, 2020

    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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    Effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on negotiations for a future UK/EU relationship

    Wednesday, 15 July, 2020

    An Opposition Day debate on the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on negotiations for a future UK/EU relationship has been scheduled for Wednesday 15 July 2020 in the Main Chamber.

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    Coronavirus: international dimensions

    Monday, 29 June, 2020

    The Library has published a series of briefings on international dimensions of the coronavirus pandemic since March 2020, ranging from general surveys of its impact on developing countries to assessments of its effects in specific situations. Links to these briefings can be found here.

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