Research Briefing
UK arms exports to Israel
This briefing provides information on UK arms exports to Israel, the arms export licensing system and the government’s reviews of existing licences to Israel.
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Debate Pack
Impact of conflict on women and girls
A Westminster Hall debate on the impact of conflict on women and girls will take place on Thursday 9 January 2025, from 1:30 to 4:30pm. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Alice Macdonald MP.
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Research Briefing
Romania: recent political developments and 2024 elections
The results of the Romanian presidential election at the end of 2024 were annulled following reports of irregularities and interference by a state actor.
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Research Briefing
UK immigration schemes for Afghan nationals
Many MPs receive enquiries from constituents asking how relatives or friends in Afghanistan might be able to come to the UK and the effectiveness of the resettlement and relocation schemes for Afghan nationals are under regular scrutiny.
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Research Briefing
Russia’s use of nuclear threats during the Ukraine conflict
In November 2024 President Putin announced changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine. The move is another step in Russia's ongoing nuclear rhetoric associated with the conflict in Ukraine.
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Constituency casework
Customs rules for trade with the EU
An overview of trade rules between the UK and EU including information and sources of advice regarding customs, imports and exports.
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Research Briefing
Syria after Assad 2024/25: Consequences and next steps
President Bashar al-Assad has left Syria. The briefing surveys local actors like HTS and Kurdish-led forces, and the role of Turkey, Israel, Russia, Iran and others.
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Research Briefing
The Syrian civil war: timeline, UK aid and statistics
The paper provides a timeline of events and statistics on casualties, Syria's humanitarian and refugee situation, and UK aid spending and military activity.
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Research Briefing
The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
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Research Briefing
Digital trade governance: The UK’s approach
With the rise of technology and e-commerce, the UK aims to lead in international digital trade regulation.
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Research Briefing
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [HL] 2024-25
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill has its remaining Commons stages on 18 December 2024.. This briefing provides an overview on the background and content of the bill.
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons profile: Russia
This paper briefly examines Russia's nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes. It is one paper in a larger series on the nuclear weapon states.
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Research Briefing
Police powers: Protests
An overview of legislation, guidance and debates related to the policing of protests.
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Research Briefing
Israel-Hezbollah conflict 2023/24: UK and international response
Information on the UK and international response to the 2023/24 Israel-Hezbollah conflict from October 2023
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Research Briefing
Ukraine: UK aid and humanitarian situation 2022 to 2024
Describes the effects of the conflict in Ukraine and the number of refugees leaving the country, alongside what aid the UK and others have pledged from 2022.
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