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World affairs

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    Freedom and democracy in Iran

    Friday, 26 January, 2024

    A debate on freedom and democracy in Iran will take place on Thursday 1 February 2024, in the House of Commons chamber. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Bob Blackman MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Institutions
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    An introduction to UK arms exports

    Wednesday, 24 January, 2024

    A short introduction to UK arms exports. This briefing explains what arms exports are, what controls are in place and the process for granting licenses. It briefly looks at some of the most commonly raised concerns about UK arms exports.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence policy
    • Institutions
    • International trade
  • Debate Pack

    Religious persecution and the World Watch List 2024

    Tuesday, 23 January, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate on religious persecution and the World Watch List 2024 is scheduled for Thursday 25 January 2024, from 1.30 to 4.30pm. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Fiona Bruce MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Communities
    • Institutions
    • Middle East
  • Debate Pack

    Future of human rights in Hong Kong

    Monday, 22 January, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate on the future of human rights in Hong Kong is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 23 January, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be opened by Tim Loughton MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Asia Pacific
    • Institutions
  • Debate Pack

    Defence and international affairs

    Friday, 19 January, 2024

    There will be a general debate on defence and international affairs in the Commons Chamber on Wednesday 24 January 2024.

    • Debate Pack
    • Africa
    • Armed forces
    • Asia Pacific
    • Defence policy
    • Institutions
    • International development
    • International law
    • International organisations
    • Middle East
  • Debate Pack

    UK response to international human rights abuses

    Friday, 19 January, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate on the UK response to international human rights abuses is scheduled for Wednesday 24 January 2024, from 2.30 to 4.00pm. The debate will be led by Sarah Owen MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Africa
    • Asia Pacific
    • Institutions
    • Middle East
  • Debate Pack

    The future of Girlguiding in the British Overseas Territories (OTs)

    Thursday, 18 January, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate on the future of Girlguiding in the British Overseas Territories (OTs) will take place on Tuesday 23 January 2024, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Jim Shannon MP and Caroline Nokes MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Communities
    • Institutions
    • Overseas territories
  • Research Briefing

    What was agreed at COP28?

    Wednesday, 17 January, 2024

    The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) was held from 30 November to 1 December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This briefing covers new developments from the conference and their reception.

    • Research Briefing
    • Climate change
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2022-23 session

    Wednesday, 17 January, 2024

    This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements, urgent questions and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Armed forces
    • Asia Pacific
    • Defence equipment and spending
    • Defence policy
    • Europe
    • Institutions
    • International development
    • International organisations
    • Middle East
    • Overseas territories
  • Insight

    Africa in 2024: Democracy and instability

    Monday, 15 January, 2024

    South Africa and Rwanda mark significant anniversaries and elections in 2024, and African countries and institutions are gaining influence on the world stage.

    • Insight
    • Africa
  • Research Briefing

    Yemen airstrikes: Parliament’s role in approving military action

    Friday, 12 January, 2024

    On 11 January the US and UK, supported by allies, launched strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. There has been considerable debate as to whether Parliament should have given its approval beforehand.

    • Research Briefing
    • Americas
    • Armed forces
    • Defence equipment and spending
    • Defence policy
    • International law
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    Safety of Rwanda Bill: legal commentary

    Friday, 12 January, 2024

    Discussion and analysis of some key legal commentary on the Safety of Rwanda Bill next being debated on 16 January 2024.

    • Research Briefing
    • Asylum
    • Institutions
    • International law
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill 2022-23

    Tuesday, 09 January, 2024

    This briefing explains clauses of the Bill and summarises debates in the Commons and commentary, in advance of its third reading on 10 January 2024.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Government
    • Higher education
    • Institutions
    • International trade
    • Local government
  • Debate Pack

    UK Government policy on Afghanistan

    Monday, 08 January, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate on the UK Government's policy on Afghanistan is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 10 January, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be opened by Tobias Ellwood MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Asia Pacific
    • Institutions
  • Debate Pack

    Role of the UK in ending malaria and neglected tropical diseases

    Monday, 08 January, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate on the role of the UK in ending malaria and neglected tropical diseases is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 9 January, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be opened by Patrick Grady MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Diseases
    • International development
    • Medicine

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