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    UK cases at the European Court of Human Rights since 1975

    Wednesday, 29 January, 2025

    This paper lists brief details of cases against the UK at the European Court of Human Rights since 1975.

    • Research Briefing
    • Europe
    • Institutions
  • Insight

    The UK and international development: Global issues for 2025

    Wednesday, 29 January, 2025

    The UK Government’s reviews of international development will conclude in 2025. Global challenges include humanitarian need, armed conflict and UN funding.

    • Insight
    • World affairs
  • Research Briefing

    The Stormont Brake in action

    Tuesday, 28 January, 2025

    Northern Ireland’s MLAs can ask the UK Government to use the ‘Stormont Brake’, to stop a change in EU law from applying in Northern Ireland.

    • Research Briefing
    • EU law and treaties
  • Research Briefing

    The UK-EU dispute over sandeels

    Tuesday, 28 January, 2025

    On 28 to 30 January 2025, the EU and the UK will take part in an arbitration hearing in The Hague in a dispute over the UK ban on sandeel fishing in its waters.

    • Research Briefing
    • EU law and treaties
  • Insight

    The UK-EU dispute over sandeels

    Tuesday, 28 January, 2025

    On 28 to 30 January 2025, the EU and the UK will take part in an arbitration hearing in The Hague in a dispute over the UK ban on sandeel fishing in its waters.

    • Insight
    • Environment
    • Farming and fishing
    • The EU
  • Debate Pack

    Potential merits of a Youth Mobility Scheme between the EU and the UK

    Monday, 27 January, 2025

    There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the potential merits of a Youth Mobility Scheme between the EU and the UK on 29 January 2025, led by Sarah Olney MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Immigration
    • The EU
  • Research Briefing

    Bangladesh: The fall of the Hasina Government and recent political developments

    Thursday, 23 January, 2025

    This briefing looks at the fall of Sheikh Hasina's Government in August 2024 after student-led protests, the challenges ahead for the new interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, and Bangladesh's political history.

    • Research Briefing
    • Asia Pacific
  • Debate Pack

    SME participation in defence procurement

    Thursday, 23 January, 2025

    A Westminster Hall debate on SME participation in defence procurement is scheduled for Tuesday 28 January 2025, from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. The debate will be led by Alan Strickland MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Business
    • Defence equipment and spending
  • Research Briefing

    Sanctions against Russia (February 2022 to January 2025)

    Tuesday, 21 January, 2025

    In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the G7, EU and other allies and partners across the globe have imposed an unprecedented package of coordinated sanctions against Russia.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Defence equipment and spending
    • Defence policy
    • Economic policy
    • Economy
    • Europe
    • Finance
    • Industry
    • International law
    • International trade
  • Research Briefing

    France: recent political developments and the 2024 National Assembly elections

    Monday, 20 January, 2025

    The 2024 elections accentuated a three-way split in the French National Assembly, leading to further instability. The government appointed in September had fallen by the end of the year.

    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
    • Europe
    • Parliament
  • Debate Pack

    United Nations International Day of Education 2025

    Friday, 17 January, 2025

    A Westminster Hall debate on the United Nations International Day of Education will take place on Thursday 23 January 2025, from 1:30pm. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Bambos Charalambous MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Institutions
    • International organisations
    • Schools
  • Research Briefing

    Yemen: humanitarian situation and UK aid

    Thursday, 16 January, 2025

    The UN has said Yemen is experiencing one of the world's worst humanitarian crisis. This paper describes the current situation and the role of UK aid.

    • Research Briefing
    • International development
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    A new President for Lebanon: What next in 2025?

    Monday, 13 January, 2025

    Lebanon has a new President pledging reforms but faces significant economic and political challenges, including the influence of Iran-backed Hezbollah.

    • Research Briefing
    • Middle East
  • Insight

    A new President for Lebanon: What next in 2025?

    Monday, 13 January, 2025

    Lebanon has a new President pledging reforms but faces significant economic and political challenges, including the influence of Iran-backed Hezbollah.

    • Insight
    • Middle East
    • World affairs
  • Research Briefing

    Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories in 2023-25: UN, ICC and ICJ statements and actions

    Monday, 13 January, 2025

    What actions has the UN Secretary General, Security Council, General Assembly, International Court of Justice and International Criminal Court taken during the 2023-25 Israel-Hamas conflict?

    • Research Briefing
    • International law
    • International organisations
    • Middle East

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