Research Briefing
The National Security Bill 2022-23 was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 May 2022. It would replace existing counter-espionage laws with a comprehensive framework for countering hostile state activity. The Commons are due to consider Lords amendments on 3 May 2023.
Research Briefing
Thailand held a general election on 14 May 2023. The Move Forward Party won the most seats in the House of Representatives, but there is uncertainty over who will become Prime Minister.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the Mariana Dam disaster is scheduled for Thursday 22 June 2023, from 1:30pm. The debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP.
Debate Pack
A general debate on global military operations will take place on Wednesday 14 June 2023 in the House of Commons chamber. The debate was originally called UK defence policy.
Research Briefing
The Procurement Bill would reform the way public authorities purchase goods, services and public works. This briefing has been prepared ahead of the Bill’s report stage in the House of Commons on 13 June 2023.
Research Briefing
This note examines the background to the current crisis in South Ossetia and the unfolding conflict between Georgia and Russia. It analyses what the conflict might mean for Georgia, its claim to South Ossetia and Abkhazia and its aspirations for joining NATO. It assesses the Russian response to the crisis and considers what it reveals about the broader objectives of Russian foreign policy. It also assesses the implications of the conflict for the West and its relations with Russia.
Research Briefing
The paper discusses the state of Syria's civil war, prospects for peace, and the strengthened international position of its President, Bashar al-Assad.
Debate Pack
A general debate on the work of the Council of Europe is scheduled for Thursday 8 June in the House of Commons chamber. This debate, selected by the Backbench Business Committee, will be led by John Howell MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on UK Government policy on Iran is scheduled for Wednesday 7 June 2023, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Brendan Clarke-Smith MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on support for Afghan women and girls will take place on Tuesday 6 June 2023, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Wendy Chamberlain MP.
Research Briefing
This briefing describes the Iran protests of 2022, which brought attention to the rights of women and minorities, and the local and international response.
Research Briefing
A briefing on higher education provision in the Overseas Territories and access to UK-based institutions.
Research Briefing
A briefing on healthcare facilities and challenges in the UK's Overseas Territories and the quota system in place enabling access to healthcare in the UK.
Insight
A new surveillance ship will help protect the network of undersea cables and pipelines the UK relies on for internet and energy.
Debate Pack
A debate on the recognition of the Ukrainian Holodomor is scheduled for Thursday 25 May 2023 in the House of Commons Chamber. This debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Pauline Latham MP and Stewart Malcolm McDonald MP.
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