World affairs Archives

Debate Pack

Persecution of Ahmadiyya Muslims and other religious minorities in Pakistan

Monday, 08 February, 2016

The House of Commons Library prepares a briefing in hard copy and/or online for most non-legislative debates in the Chamber and Westminster Hall other than half-hour debates. Debate Packs are produced quickly after the announcement of parliamentary business. They are intended to provide a summary or overview of the issue being debated and identify relevant briefings and useful documents, including press and parliamentary material. More detailed briefing can be prepared for Members on request to the Library.
Research Briefing

Police and fire reform 2016

Friday, 05 February, 2016

The Government plans to legislate to enable closer working between police and fire services in England. This paper gives background and summarises the proposals and reactions to them.
Debate Pack

Three debates relating to migration

Friday, 05 February, 2016

On Wednesday 10 February 2016, three debates relating to migration will be held in Westminster Hall. The topics include the provision of asylum support, migration into the EU, and the UK Government’s policy on refugees.
Research Briefing

Seeking a negotiated solution in Syria

Thursday, 04 February, 2016

Political negotiations between the major powers may have been given a boost by events in Syria and Paris, but big differences remain. Meanwhile, the Syrian parties did not participate in the latest round of talks
- Research Briefing
- Middle East
Debate Pack

Parliamentary sovereignty and EU renegotiation

Tuesday, 02 February, 2016

This is a Debate Pack for the debate on 'Parliamentary sovereignty and EU renegotiations' on Thursday 4 February 2016. Debate Packs are collections of parliamentary and other relevant material produced for most non-legislative debates in the Chamber and Westminster Hall, other than half-hour adjournment debates.
Debate Pack

Conflict in Yemen

Monday, 01 February, 2016

This is a Debate Pack for the debate on the 'Conflict in Yemen' on Thursday 4 February 2016. Debate Packs are collections of parliamentary and other relevant material produced for most non-legislative debates in the Chamber and Westminster Hall, other than half-hour adjournment debates.
- Debate Pack
- Middle East
Research Briefing

UK Government policy on abolition of the death penalty

Friday, 29 January, 2016

This Commons Library briefing outlines changes around the Government's policy on abolition of the death penalty, following a campaign saying that the policy has been abandoned.
- Research Briefing
- Institutions
Research Briefing

Iraq Historic Allegations Team

Friday, 22 January, 2016

This Commons Library briefing paper describes the Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT): when and why it was set up; its mandate, staff and methods; and its achievements. Its puts these in the context of other related investigations and recent publicity.
Research Briefing

Commons Library analysis: Legal aid in England and Wales for civil claims against UK armed forces

Friday, 22 January, 2016

Controversy surrounds the availability of legal aid, which (subject to the usual eligibility criteria) may be available in England and Wales for people outside the UK to make civil claims against UK armed forces.
Research Briefing

Ukraine – summary of developments in 2015 and 2016

Friday, 22 January, 2016

Has Ukraine turned the corner?
- Research Briefing
- Europe
Debate Pack

Foreign policy and development aid in Central Africa and East Africa

Thursday, 21 January, 2016

This is a Debate Pack for the debate on ‘Foreign policy and development aid in Central Africa and East Africa', in the Chamber on Monday 25 January 2016. Debate Packs are collections of parliamentary and other relevant material produced for most non-legislative debates in the Chamber and Westminster Hall, other than half-hour adjournment debates.
Debate Pack

Safety in Youth Custody

Monday, 18 January, 2016

A debate on safety in youth custody will be held on Wednesday 20 January 2016 at 14.30 in Westminster Hall. The member in charge of the debate is Judith Cummins.
Research Briefing

European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR)

Wednesday, 13 January, 2016

This note brings together resources on the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) being introduced in the UK.
Research Briefing

The 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review

Tuesday, 12 January, 2016

This Commons Library briefing paper examines how the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review will affect the armed forces.
Research Briefing

The UK National Security Council

Monday, 11 January, 2016

The Commons Library has published a briefing paper on the UK National Security Council (NSC). Using a Q&A format, the briefing provides basic information about its origins, mandate and operation.

Total results (page 118 of 173)