Research Briefing
This paper describes the functions and powers of the Intelligence and Security Committee, which is responsible for scrutinising the UK's intelligence and security agencies. It outlines reforms to the Committee under the Justice and Security Act 2013, and summarises recent inquiries.
Insight
The UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss, will attend the first meeting of the European Political Community on 6 October 2022.
Debate Pack
A Backbench Business Committee debate on the use of blasphemy laws and allegations in Commonwealth countries is scheduled for Tuesday 11 October 2022 from 11.30am to 1.00pm. The debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP.
Research Briefing
A briefing on the constitutional and ceremonial events surrounding the Accession of King Charles III
Insight
The UK has a new immigration system. Has it caused immigration to go up or down?
Research Briefing
How influential is China in the Middle East, and what does its engagement mean for US influence?
Research Briefing
Police powers in relation to unauthorised encampments that are typically associated with Gypsy and Traveller sites.
Insight
As Iran's president, since 2021 Ebrahim Raisi has overseen nuclear talks, protests and allegations of human rights abuses. What is the outlook for Iran in 2022?
Research Briefing
Alleged corruption has been uncovered in the British Virgin Islands. In June 2022, the UK said it would not impose direct rule at present but would monitor progress.
Insight
Which NATO members spend 2% of GDP on defence and how have pledges changed since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
Research Briefing
What’s the significance of the UK’s departure from the EU for the UK’s 14 Overseas Territories, in relation to trade, funding, defence, and sovereignty?
Research Briefing
This paper briefly examines China's nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes.
Research Briefing
This paper briefly examines the nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes of India and Pakistan.
Research Briefing
This paper looks at when the armed forces can be deployed in the UK, what they do, and the legal basis.
Research Briefing
This paper briefly examines the nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes of the United States.
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