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A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
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The UK and Japan have signed "the most important defence treaty" between the two countries for over 100 years. What does the agreement mean for UK-Japan defence relations?
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Ahead of Commons report stage and third reading this paper summarises key developments in relation to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill.
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A briefing paper on the constitutional aspects of the Crown
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A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
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Iran has seen protests since September 2022, bringing attention to the rights of women and minorities. What has the response been and how significant are they?
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What new developments came from COP27 and how were they received by the international community?
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This paper discusses the single source contract regulations that apply to defence procurement and the Government's proposed reforms to the regulatory framework.
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In 2022, the UK Government relaunched its development finance institution. This paper describes its work and effects on poverty reduction and climate change.
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The Government intends to repeal the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR) as part of a wider overhaul of Government procurement regulations.
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Provides an overview of policy on the pupil premium since its introduction in 2011, including funding levels, eligibility criteria, and accountability
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People who have claimed asylum in the UK could be sent to Rwanda instead under a controversial relocation agreement, which the High Court has found to be lawful.
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In response to Russian military action in Ukraine, Western allies and other partners across the globe have imposed an unprecedented package of coordinated sanctions against Russia.
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Brazil held a presidential election on 2 October 2022, with a run-off poll taking place on 30 October. Former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowly defeated incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro.
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An overview of the the UK's naval surface fleet, future ships and the Government's naval procurement policy.
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