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Research Briefing

Parliamentary scrutiny of treaties: up to 2010

Tuesday, 08 February, 2011

Before 2010 the UK Parliament had no formal role in the ratification of treaties, which is a matter for the Government under the Royal Prerogative. There were however several ways in which treaties were scrutinised by Parliament before the Government ratified them, for example under the 'Ponsonby Rule'. There have been calls for Parliamentary scrutiny of treaties to be enhanced, including through creating a dedicated treaty scrutiny committee.
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UK Defence and Security Policy: A New Approach?

Friday, 21 January, 2011

Both the National Security Strategy and the Strategic Defence and Security Review were published in October 2010, five months after the Government took office. This paper examines the main priorities and recommendations set out in each of those documents
Research Briefing

Iraq at the creation of its new government

Wednesday, 19 January, 2011

On 22 December 2010 Iraq at last announced the formation of a new government, some nine months after inconclusive elections. This note looks at the composition of the government and political and security conditions in the country.
Research Briefing

The European External Action Service

Monday, 17 January, 2011

This Note looks at the European External Action Service established by the Treaty of Lisbon in December 2009 and provides links to relevant documentation.
Research Briefing

In brief: The Horn of Africa – review of events during 2010 and prospects for 2011

Tuesday, 04 January, 2011

This note briefly reviews events in the Horn of Africa during 2010 and prospects for 2011
Research Briefing

In brief: Belarus election and dissent

Monday, 20 December, 2010

Brief summary of the election in Belarus and subsequent demonstrations
Research Briefing

NATO summit 2010

Thursday, 02 December, 2010
Research Briefing

G20 & the November 2010 Seoul summit

Tuesday, 19 October, 2010

The G20 has met at leaders' level since November 2008. The second summit in 2010 takes place in Seoul in November. This note provides background to the G20, outcomes of summits so far, the agenda for Seoul, and the G8/G20 relationship.
Research Briefing

Iran’s nuclear programme and sanctions

Wednesday, 13 October, 2010

Shortly after taking office, US President Obama gave negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programme one year, promising to push for a new set of United Nations sanctions if there was no progress. After negotiating since the end of 2009, the E3+3 countries, France, Germany and the United Kingdom plus China Russia and the United States reached agreement on the fourth round of sanctions in June 2010 This note looks at Iran's nuclear programme and UN, US and EU sanctions.
Research Briefing

Number of Parliamentarians: International Comparisons

Monday, 27 September, 2010

This note compares the number of parliamentarians in the lower or single chamber of different countries.
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China: Development aid (UK & other donors)

Monday, 13 September, 2010

The UK's aid relationship with China, one of the world's fastest expanding economies, has come under intense scrutiny. The UK's China aid programme is expected to come to an end in 2011.
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The Gaza flotilla attack and its aftermath

Wednesday, 04 August, 2010

Summary of the attack on the flotilla, arguments surrounding its legality, the Israeli investigations into the raid and its political outcome
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India: Development aid from the UK & other donors

Thursday, 29 July, 2010

UK aid to India was £297 million in 2008/09, and India has received more UK overseas aid than any other country since 1998. As one of the rapidly expanding emerging 'BRIC' economies, this aid programme has come under increasingly intense scrutiny. Recent commentary and Government statements are summarised.
Research Briefing

Debt relief & ‘vulture funds’: the Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Act 2010

Tuesday, 27 July, 2010

This note provides an update to the second reading and committee stage Library research papers on the Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill, also known as the 'Vulture Funds' Bill. The Act entered into force in June 2010 and will lapse if not renewed within a year due to a 'sunset clause'.
Research Briefing

The Terrorist Asset-Freezing Etc.Bill 2010-11

Monday, 26 July, 2010

Describes the cases that led to the quashing of the terrorist asset-freezing regime by the Supreme Court, the temporary provisions bill that reinstated it and the present Bill, designed to provide a permanent solution to the problem.

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