Research Briefing
UK amends its criteria for arms exports
This paper discusses changes to the licencing criteria for strategic exports from the UK.
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Research Briefing
UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement: Implementation of citizens’ rights
This briefing provides an overview of implementation by the UK and EU Member States of the Citizens' Rights provisions of the Withdrawal Agreement. These provide for continuing residence rights for UK citizens living in the EU, and EU citizens living in the UK at the end of the Brexit transition period.
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Debate Pack
The 20th anniversary of the repeal of section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988
On 29 November 2023, there will be a debate the 20th anniversary of the repeal of section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988. The debate will be opened by Ben Bradshaw MP.
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Research Briefing
Madagascar: 2023 presidential election and relations with the UK
On 16 November 2023 Madagascar held a presidential election, postponed from the original date of 9 November. Incumbent president Andry Rajoelina was re-elected, but opposition candidates do not accept the results.
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Research Briefing
Yemen in 2023: Conflict and status of peace talks
The situation in Yemen in 2023, negotiations for a political settlement, and the UK's role.
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Research Briefing
Nuclear Test Veterans
This briefing provides background information on nuclear weapons tests, the Government’s recognition of nuclear test veterans and current and previous legal action in this area.
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Research Briefing
UK-EU Relations: Fisheries
This briefing provides background on fisheries provisions in the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) and how these have been implemented since the UK left the EU.
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Research Briefing
Support for UK veterans
This briefing paper details the support available to armed forces veterans in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This briefing is no longer being updated.
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Research Briefing
Parliament and Northern Ireland, 1921-2021
A briefing on Parliament and Northern Ireland, 1921-2021
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Debate Pack
Debt in Africa
A Westminster Hall debate on debt in Africa is scheduled for Tuesday 21 November 2023, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be opened by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP.
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Research Briefing
Emerging and disruptive defence technologies
Emerging and disruptive technologies are changing the way the world operates. For defence, they present both challenge and opportunity.
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Research Briefing
COP28: The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference
The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) is to be held from 30 November to 1 December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). This briefing covers the main themes of COP28.
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Research Briefing
UK aid and China
No UK aid to the Chinese Government has been provided since 2011. UK aid engagement with China continues, however, including through research partnerships.
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Research Briefing
Slovakia: 2023 general election and formation of a new coalition government
Slovakia held a general election on 30 September 2023. The Smer-SD party won the most seats in the National Council and has since formed a coalition government.
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Debate Pack
UK support for stability in Libya
A Westminster Hall debate on UK support for stability in Libya is scheduled for Wednesday 18 October 2023, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Fabian Hamilton MP.
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