Research Briefing
Canada: 2021 general election
On 15 August 2021, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called a snap general election to be held on 20 September, to elect the 338 Members of the Canadian House of Commons.
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Research Briefing
Covax and global access to Covid-19 vaccines
The purchasing and administration of Covid-19 vaccines has been dominated by richer economies. In April 2020, the Covax initiative was established to ensure fair access to vaccines. This paper sets out how Covax works, the challenges it faces, and the contributions of the UK and other high-income economies to the global distribution of vaccines.
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Debate Pack
Violence against Christians in central African countries
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Violence against Christians in central African countries' has been scheduled for Thursday 23 September 2021 from 1.30-4:30pm. The debate has been initiated by Jim Shannon MP.
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Research Briefing
Afghanistan: Refugees and displaced people in 2021
The UN warns Afghans face a potential humanitarian crisis. The paper describes the situation for refugees and displaced people now the Taliban has seized Kabul.
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Debate Pack
Human rights in Kashmir
A debate on human rights in Kashmir has been scheduled for Thursday 23 September 2021 in the main House of Commons Chamber.
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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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Debate Pack
LGBTQ+ Afghan refugees
A Westminster Hall debate on LGBTQ+ Afghan refugees has been scheduled for Tuesday 21 September 2021 at 4.30pm. The debate will be opened by Kate Osborne MP.
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Debate Pack
Criminal Justice Response to Public Disasters
The Backbench Business Committee has agreed that on Thursday 16 September 2021 there will be a debate in the Commons Chamber on proposed reforms to the criminal justice system to better respond to families bereaved by public disasters. The debate will be led by Maria Eagle MP.
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Debate Pack
General debate on the Role and the response of the devolved administrations to COP26
MPs debated the role and the response of the devolved administrations to COP26, the international climate change conference to be held in Glasgow in November 2021. The debate took place on Thursday 16 September 2021.
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Insight
Is turning back migrants at sea compatible with international law?
What does international law say about turning back migrants at sea, and can “pushback” tactics can be used safely and legally?
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Research Briefing
Afghanistan: Development, UK aid and the future
Coalition forces are withdrawing from Afghanistan. The paper describes how aid has been used since 2001, progress made, and future challenges and commitments.
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Debate Pack
Humanitarian situation in Tigray
A debate on the humanitarian situation in Tigray is scheduled to take place in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 8 September 2021, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be opened by Sarah Champion MP.
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Debate Pack
Global Britain, human rights and climate change
A debate on Global Britain, human rights and climate change is scheduled to take place in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 7 September 2021, from 4:30-5:30pm. The debate will be opened by Hywel Williams MP.
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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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Research Briefing
Afghanistan: Fall of the Government and the transition of power
On 15 August 2021 the Taliban took control of the Afghan capital, Kabul. Afghanistan's President, Ashraf Ghani, left the country and his Government collapsed. What are the implications, and will a Taliban government be recognised by the international community?
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