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Research Briefing
Nationality and immigration requirements for the UK’s armed forces
This briefing paper outlines the nationality requirements for non-British citizens wishing to join the UK's armed forces. It explores the immigration requirements for non-British personnel and family members of British armed forces personnel, as they apply during service and upon discharge, and related topical issues.
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Insight
The King of Australia
The King is head of state in Australia as well as the UK. He also is Head of the Commonwealth. He will visit Australia with the Queen in October 2024.
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Research Briefing
The impact of Georgia’s ‘foreign influence’ law
In May 2024 Georgia adopted legislation governing the transparency of foreign influence which has raised concerns within the EU, the US and NATO.
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Debate Pack
Visas, security and access to services for Hongkongers living in the UK
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on visas, security and access to services for Hongkongers living in the UK on 17 October 2024, opened by Connor Rand MP.
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Research Briefing
COP29: The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference
The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) is to be held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This briefing covers the main themes of COP29.
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Research Briefing
What is the status of Iran’s nuclear programme and the JCPOA?
How is Iran's nuclear programme developing and are talks still on the table?
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Research Briefing
Libya: Political developments since 2011
Libya remains divided geographically and politically with rival administrations governing the eastern and western parts of the country.
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Insight
Two-year anniversary of the Mahsa Amini protests in Iran
Iran has continued to enforce its dress code two years after the death of Mahsa Amini.
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Research Briefing
Scottish independence referendum: legal issues
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
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Research Briefing
Defence procurement reform
The government spends billions of pounds each year on defence equipment. This briefing explores how successive governments have approached defence acquisition.
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Research Briefing
Defence procurement: The Procurement Act 2023 and the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011
From October 2024 the Procurement Act 2023 will replace the current Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 that oversee defence procurement.
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Research Briefing
United Arab Emirates (UAE): Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to UAE politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Research Briefing
War widows’ pensions
Looks at changes in the rules about remarriage and cohabitation for war widows and widowers' pensions
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Research Briefing
Egypt: Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Egyptian politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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