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    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
  • Debate Pack

    Future of coastguard search and rescue helicopter services

    Friday, 10 January, 2025

    There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of coastguard search and rescue helicopter services on 14 January 2025. The debate will be opened by Alistair Carmichael MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Communities
    • Institutions
  • Debate Pack

    UK submarine fleet

    Friday, 10 January, 2025

    A Westminster Hall debate on the UK submarine fleet is scheduled for Wednesday 15 January 2025, from 4:30 to 5:30pm. The debate will be led by Graeme Downie MP.

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

    Armed forces family housing and Annington Homes

    Thursday, 09 January, 2025

    The Ministry of Defence has bought back 36,000 properties it sold to Annington Homes in 1996. This paper explains the key points of the sale and buy back agreement.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
  • Research Briefing

    Recognition of LGBT+ veterans: FAQs

    Thursday, 09 January, 2025

    The government has announced a series of restorative measures aimed at former LGBT+ personnel. What are these measures and how can individuals apply?

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Equality
  • Research Briefing

    Africa in 2025: G20 presidency and a new UK approach to Africa

    Wednesday, 08 January, 2025

    South Africa will take the G20 presidency in 2025, the first African country to do so. What other opportunities and challenges face the African continent in 2025?

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
  • Insight

    Africa in 2025: G20 presidency and a new UK approach to Africa

    Wednesday, 08 January, 2025

    South Africa will take the G20 presidency in 2025, the first African country to do so. What other opportunities and challenges face the African continent in 2025?

    • Insight
    • Africa
    • World affairs
  • Research Briefing

    UK arms exports to Israel

    Wednesday, 08 January, 2025

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence equipment and spending
    • International trade
    • Middle East
  • Debate Pack

    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

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