Research Briefing
The forthcoming strategic defence review: Frequently asked questions
The government will publish a strategic defence review in 2025, considering threats to the UK and how to meet them. What do we know about it so far?
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Research Briefing
UK-EU negotiations on Gibraltar-EU relations
The UK and EU have, since 2021, been negotiating a proposed agreement on Gibraltar’s relationship with the EU. This briefing provides background and an overview of the talks so far
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Debate Pack
The fishing industry
MPs will debate the fishing industry in Westminster Hall on the 28 November 2024.
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Debate Pack
Freedom of religion in Pakistan
A debate on freedom of religion In Pakistan will take place on Thursday 28 November 2024, in the House of Commons chamber. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Jim Shannon MP and Ruth Jones MP.
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Debate Pack
International status of Taiwan
A debate on the international status of Taiwan is scheduled to take place on Thursday 28 November 2024. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Blair McDougall MP.
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Debate Pack
UK air and missile defences
A Westminster Hall debate on UK air and missile defences is scheduled for Wednesday 27 November 2024, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Luke Akehurst MP.
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Research Briefing
Thailand: Political developments 2023-24 and the banning of the Move Forward Party
In August 2024 Thailand’s Move Forward political party was dissolved by the Constitutional Court. This briefing paper looks at the Move Forward party, the Court’s decision, and other events in Thai politics since the May 2023 general election
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Research Briefing
A shift in approach? Assimilated law reform and the change of government
The Labour government's approach to reform of legacy EU laws is different from that of its Conservative predecessor. This briefing tracks changes in assimilated law in the first half of 2024 and looks at the future direction of reform following the General Election.
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Research Briefing
What is the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)?
The UK's programme to develop a combat aircraft to replace Typhoon from the 2030s.
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Research Briefing
Armed forces housing: Maintenance issues
The condition, maintenance and repair of service accommodation has long been an issue for UK armed forces personnel.
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Debate Pack
Police use of live facial recognition technology
A Westminster Hall debate on police use of live facial recognition technology is scheduled for Wednesday 13 November 2024, opened by Sir John Whittingdale MP.
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Research Briefing
The BRICS group: Overview and recent expansion
This briefing looks at what is the BRICS organisation, how it works, what its members (originally Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) have in common, the outcomes of the 2024 Kazan summit in Russia, and how its recent expansion (to include Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, and the UAE) will affect the group
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Research Briefing
Financial assistance to Ukraine bill 2024-25
The Financial Assistance to Ukraine Bill will allow the government to contribute to the G7 loan agreement to Ukraine that was agreed in June 2024.
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Research Briefing
Veterans: Access to housing
This briefing provides an overview of the housing support available to veterans across the UK.
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Research Briefing
Austria: 2024 federal election
Austria held legislative elections on 29 September 2024. 183 members of the National Council were elected. As no party gained a majority of seats in the legislature, coalition talks to form a government continue.
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