Research Briefing
UK-Japan defence agreement 2023
The UK and Japan have signed "the most important defence treaty" between the two countries for over 100 years. What does the agreement mean for UK-Japan defence relations?
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Research Briefing
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022-23: Bill progress
Ahead of Commons report stage and third reading this paper summarises key developments in relation to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill.
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Insight
What was agreed at COP27?
What new developments came from COP27 and how were they received by the international community?
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Research Briefing
Brazil: 2022 presidential election
Brazil held a presidential election on 2 October 2022, with a run-off poll taking place on 30 October. Former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowly defeated incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro.
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Research Briefing
The Royal Navy’s surface fleet
An overview of the the UK's naval surface fleet, future ships and the Government's naval procurement policy.
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Research Briefing
Crime in the Turks and Caicos Islands 2022
The Turks and Caicos, a UK Overseas Territory, has seen a rise in violent crime. What is the situation and how has the Territory and UK Government responded?
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Research Briefing
Italy: 2022 general election and new government
A new centre right government, led by Giorgia Meloni, took office in Italy in October 2022. Meloni's leads a party with roots in Italy's post-war neo-fascist party. This briefing provides background on the election and new government
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Insight
A century since Irish independence
What is the background to Irish independence and how did it impact the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
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Debate Pack
International Human Rights Day 2022
There will be a debate on International Human Rights Day 2022 in Westminster Hall on 8 December 2022 at 13:30. This debate will be led by Margaret Ferrier MP.
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Debate Pack
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls 2022
There will be a debate on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls in Westminster Hall on 1 December 2022 at 15:00. This debate will be led by Jackie Doyle-Price MP.
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Research Briefing
Financial Services and Markets Bill 2022-23
Background to and discussion of the Bill, which would implement changes to the regulation of financial services arising from the UK's departure from the EU.
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Research Briefing
UK military in the Sahel: Developments in 2022
This paper provides a broad overview of developments in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger since UK forces joined MINUSMA, the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali, in 2020.
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Debate Pack
UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities
There will be a Backbench Business Committee debate on the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 24 November 2022 in the House of Commons Chamber. The debate will be opened by Marsha de Cordova MP.
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Research Briefing
British Indian Ocean Territory: UK to negotiate sovereignty 2022/23
Mauritius has disputed the UK's sovereignty, and the removal of local Chagossians by the UK is controversial. Talks are planned to resolve outstanding issues.
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