Research Briefing
Russia 2017
Theresa May had some sharp words for Russia in her speech to the Lord Mayor's Banquet in November 2017
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Research Briefing
Brexit debates: June 2016 – December 2017
This paper provides links to a selection of debates that have referenced Brexit in the title or during a debate since the EU referendum in June 2016.
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Debate Pack
Russian interference in UK politics and society
This Debate Pack has been prepared for the debate on the 'Russian interference in UK politics and society', to be held in the Main Chamber on Thursday 21 December 2017.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: ‘sufficient progress’ to move to phase 2
This paper looks at the path towards 'sufficient progress' in the first phase of Brexit negotiations and the Joint Report agreed by the UK Government and the EU. It focuses on the three priority areas: citizens' rights, the financial settlement and the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland. The paper also looks at other recent developments and parliamentary consideration of Brexit.
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Research Briefing
The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill: exit day
This briefing paper addresses the domestic legal concept of exit day, as defined by the provisions of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill (EUW Bill) as introduced. The paper also addresses some of the amendments tabled relating to exit day, including those tabled by the Government and Sir Oliver Letwin. The paper has been prepared for day 8 of the Committee Stage of the EUW Bill in the House of Commons, scheduled to take place on 20 December.
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Debate Pack
Situation in Ukraine
This Debate Pack has been prepared for the debate on the 'Situation in Ukraine', to be held in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 20 December 2017, from 9:30-11:00am, initiated by the Rt Hon John Whittingdale MP.
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Debate Pack
Motion to approve European documents relating to the Schengen Information System
A debate on a Motion to approve European documents relating to the Schengen Information System is scheduled for Tuesday 19 December 2017.
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Research Briefing
Oversight of the intelligence agencies: a comparison of the “Five Eyes” nations
This paper provides a comparison of the arrangements for oversight of the intelligence agencies in the 'Five Eyes' nations: the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA
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Research Briefing
Sudan: December 2017 update
The civil war may have ended but peace in Sudan remains elusive. This Commons Library briefing paper looks at recent developments in Sudan including peace efforts, UK relations and the recent easing of sanctions by the US.
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Debate Pack
E-petition 205476 relating to the enslavement of black Africans in Libya
This debate pack has been prepared for the Petitions Committee debate on e-petition 205476 relating to the enslavement of black Africans in Libya, to be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 18 December 2017 from 4.30 to 5.30 pm, led by Paul Scully.
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Research Briefing
EU (Withdrawal) Bill: clauses 9, 8 and 17
This Commons Library briefing paper has been prepared for day 7 of the Committee Stage of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill in the House of Commons, scheduled for Wednesday 13 December 2017.
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Research Briefing
Saudi purge
A massive purge of the Saudi elite raises the question of what comes next in Saudi Arabia
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Research Briefing
The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill: clause 7 “the correcting power”
This briefing paper covers clause 7 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill (EUW Bill), described by David Davis MP, the Secretary State for Exiting the European Union, as the “so-called correcting power”. The paper has been prepared for day 6, scheduled to take place on 12 December, of the Committee Stage of the EUW Bill in the House of Commons.
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Debate Pack
E-petitions 200004, 187570, 193282 and 200311 relating to a referendum on the deal for the UK’s exit from the European Union
Debate Pack for the Westminster Hall debate on Monday 11 December at 4.30pm considering e-petitions 200004, 187570, 193282 and 200311 relating to a referendum on the deal for the UK’s exit from the European Union. The debate has been initiated by the Petitions Committee and will be led by Susan Elan Jones MP.
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