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  • Research Briefing

    International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2021-22 session

    Monday, 06 June, 2022

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

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    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Armed forces
    • Asia Pacific
    • Defence equipment and spending
    • Defence policy
    • Europe
    • Institutions
    • International development
    • International organisations
    • Middle East
    • Overseas territories
  • Research Briefing

    Northern Ireland Protocol: Implementation, grace periods and EU-UK discussions (2021-22)

    Wednesday, 01 June, 2022

    This briefing paper explores the Northern Ireland Protocol, how it has been implemented, the temporary grace periods introduced to help ease trading problems, negotiations between the EU and UK in 2021 and 2022 on possible changes to the Protocol, including the May 2022 UK Government announcement it will introduce legislation to override the Protocol.

    • Research Briefing
    • Devolution
    • Environment
    • EU institutions
    • EU law and treaties
    • Farming and fishing
    • International law
    • International trade
    • Brexit
  • Debate Pack

    Debate on an e-petition relating to ensuring trans people are protected under any conversion therapy ban

    Wednesday, 01 June, 2022

    On Monday 13 June 2022 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on an e petition asking the Government to ensure trans people are fully protected under any conversion therapy ban. The debate will be opened by Elliot Colburn MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Equality
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    National Security Bill 2022-2023

    Wednesday, 01 June, 2022

    The National Security Bill 2022-23 was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 May 2022. It is scheduled to have second reading on 6 June 2022. It would replace existing counter-espionage laws with a comprehensive framework for countering hostile state activity analogous to the counter-terrorism framework established since 2000. It would also limit the availability of civil legal aid and damages to those connected with terrorist activity.

    • Research Briefing
    • Civil law
    • Crime
    • Criminal law
    • Defence
    • Institutions
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    Bahrain: Introductory country profile

    Monday, 30 May, 2022

    This briefing provides an introduction to Bahrain's politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economy
    • Institutions
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    Cyprus: recent developments and peace talks

    Friday, 27 May, 2022

    This briefing paper provides an overview of recent political developments in Cyprus, providing background on the division of the island and discussing recent peace talks and wider tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • EU law and treaties
    • Europe
    • International organisations
    • The EU
  • Research Briefing

    Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill 2022-2023

    Friday, 20 May, 2022

    The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill 2022-2023 proposes to end legal proceedings concerning Troubles-related conduct and provide conditional immunity from prosecution for those who cooperate with investigations conducted by a newly established Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery. It was introduced in the House of Commons on 17 May 2022. Second reading is scheduled for 24 May.

    • Research Briefing
    • Civil law
    • Crime
    • Devolution
    • Institutions
    • Justice
    • Security
  • Debate Pack

    Funding levels for diplomatic staff in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

    Thursday, 19 May, 2022

    A Westminster Hall debate on Funding levels for diplomatic staff in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is scheduled for Tuesday 24 May 2022, from 9.30am to 11.00am. The debate will be led by Valerie Vaz MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Government
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    Public Order Bill, Bill 008 of 2022-23

    Thursday, 19 May, 2022

    The Public Order Bill is scheduled to have its second reading on 23 May 2022. This briefing provides background to the Bill, an overview of its main provisions, and analysis of its proposals.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Criminal law
    • Institutions
    • Police
  • Research Briefing

    What is the proposed WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty?

    Wednesday, 18 May, 2022

    The WHO is negotiating a treaty on pandemic preparedness. The briefing outlines what has been proposed, where negotiations are up to, and what comes next.

    • Research Briefing
    • Diseases
    • Health services
    • International law
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    Investigation of Former Armed Forces Personnel Who Served in Northern Ireland

    Wednesday, 18 May, 2022

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Defence policy
    • Devolution
    • Institutions
    • International law
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    Nuclear weapons at a glance: North Korea

    Tuesday, 17 May, 2022

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Asia Pacific
    • Defence equipment and spending
    • Defence policy
    • International law
  • Research Briefing

    FIFA men’s football world cup Qatar 2022: FAQs

    Friday, 06 May, 2022

    Qatar is hosting the 2022 men's football world cup. The paper answers FAQs on the tournament, including rights for workers and LGBT+ people and advice for fans.

    • Research Briefing
    • Culture, media and sport
    • Institutions
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    Yemen in 2021/22: Conflict and peace

    Friday, 06 May, 2022

    Fighting in Yemen has been ongoing since 2014. A temporary truce is now in place. This briefing provides an update to the conflict, the human rights situation, and attempts to bring peace.

    • Research Briefing
    • Institutions
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    France: 2022 presidential election and future prospects

    Tuesday, 26 April, 2022

    France held a presidential election on 10 April 2022, with a run-off poll taking place on 24 April. In a repeat of the 2017 election, Emmanuel Macron defeated Marine Le Pen.

    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
    • Europe
    • Institutions

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