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    Impact of conflict on women and girls

    Friday, 03 January, 2025

    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.

    • Debate Pack
    • Institutions
    • International development
  • Research Briefing

    Romania: recent political developments and 2024 elections

    Monday, 23 December, 2024

    The results of the Romanian presidential election at the end of 2024 were annulled following reports of irregularities and interference by a state actor.

    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
    • Europe
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    UK immigration schemes for Afghan nationals

    Friday, 20 December, 2024

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Asia Pacific
    • Asylum
    • Immigration
  • Research Briefing

    Russia’s use of nuclear threats during the Ukraine conflict

    Friday, 20 December, 2024

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Defence equipment and spending
    • Defence policy
    • Europe
    • Institutions
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    The Syrian civil war: timeline, UK aid and statistics

    Thursday, 19 December, 2024

    The paper provides a timeline of events and statistics on casualties, Syria's humanitarian and refugee situation, and UK aid spending and military activity.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Asylum
    • Middle East
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    Digital trade governance: The UK’s approach

    Wednesday, 18 December, 2024

    With the rise of technology and e-commerce, the UK aims to lead in international digital trade regulation.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • International law
    • International organisations
    • International trade
  • Research Briefing

    Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [HL] 2024-25

    Monday, 16 December, 2024

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    Nuclear weapons profile: Russia

    Monday, 16 December, 2024

    In late 2024, President Putin approved a new Russian nuclear doctrine. This paper briefly examines Russia's nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Defence
    • Defence equipment and spending
    • Defence policy
    • Europe
    • International law
  • Research Briefing

    Israel-Hezbollah conflict 2023/24: UK and international response

    Thursday, 12 December, 2024

    Information on the UK and international response to the 2023/24 Israel-Hezbollah conflict from October 2023

    • Research Briefing
    • Middle East
  • Debate Pack

    Lord Etherton’s independent review into the treatment of LGBT veterans

    Tuesday, 10 December, 2024

    A debate on Lord Etherton’s independent review into the treatment of LGBT veterans will take place on Thursday 12 December 2024, in the House of Commons chamber.

    • Debate Pack
    • Armed forces
    • Defence
    • Equality
  • Research Briefing

    Afghanistan statistics: UK deaths, casualties, mission costs and refugees

    Monday, 09 December, 2024

    Statistics on the UK’s involvement in Afghanistan since 2001, including fatalities and casualties, the cost of operations, and Afghan refugees to the UK.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Asia Pacific
  • Debate Pack

    UK Government support for the explosive ordnance disposal community

    Monday, 09 December, 2024

    A debate on UK Government support for the explosive ordnance disposal community is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 11 December 2024, from 9:30 to 11:00am. The debate will be opened by Helen Maguire MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Armed forces
    • Defence equipment and spending
  • Research Briefing

    The 0.7% aid target

    Thursday, 05 December, 2024

    In 2013, the UK first hit the UN target of spending 0.7% of GNI on aid. This briefing looks at the target’s history in the UK and the current reduction to 0.5%.

    • Research Briefing
    • International development
    • Public spending
  • Research Briefing

    Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories in 2023/24: US, EU and Middle East response

    Thursday, 05 December, 2024

    Information on the international response to the 2023/24 conflict between Israel and Hamas and risks of regional escalation.

    • Research Briefing
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    What was agreed at COP29?

    Thursday, 05 December, 2024

    The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) was held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This briefing covers new developments from the conference and their reception.

    • Research Briefing
    • Climate change
    • Energy
    • International organisations

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