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    National Security Bill 2022-2023: Progress of the Bill

    Tuesday, 15 November, 2022

    The National Security Bill is due to have its remaining stages on 16 November. This paper analyses the amendments made to the Bill in Committee and the main areas of debate so far.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Criminal law
    • Defence
    • Institutions
    • Security
  • Debate Pack

    The Western Balkans and the Council of Europe

    Monday, 14 November, 2022

    A Westminster Hall debate on the Western Balkans and Council of Europe is scheduled for Wednesday 16 November 2022, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by John Howell MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Europe
    • International organisations
  • Debate Pack

    Christian persecution: Freedom of religion or belief

    Monday, 14 November, 2022

    A Westminster Hall debate on Christian persecution: Freedom of religion or belief will take place on Thursday 17 November 2022 from 3.00pm. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Jim Shannon MP and Fiona Bruce MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Africa
    • Asia Pacific
    • Institutions
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    UK aid and the Global Fund to fight HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria

    Monday, 14 November, 2022

    The UK has been the third largest donor to the Global Fund. How effective is the fund, and how much is being committed for 2022-25?

    • Research Briefing
    • Diseases
    • International development
  • Debate Pack

    Potential UK support for investigations into the Bhopal gas explosion

    Friday, 11 November, 2022

    A Westminster Hall debate on potential UK support for investigations into the Bhopal gas explosion is scheduled for Tuesday 15 November 2022, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be led by Navendu Mishra MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Asia Pacific
    • Business
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    2021 census: How many veterans are there?

    Friday, 11 November, 2022

    Almost 1 in 25 of the population of England and Wales aged 16 or over is a veteran.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Census
  • Debate Pack

    Conflict in Ethiopia

    Friday, 11 November, 2022

    A Westminster Hall debate on the conflict in Ethiopia is scheduled for Wednesday 16 November 2022, from 4:30-5:30pm. The debate will be led by Rosie Duffield MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Africa
    • Armed forces
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill 2022-23

    Friday, 11 November, 2022

    This briefing provides background to the Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill and summarises the proceedings in the Commons.

    • Research Briefing
    • Asia Pacific
    • Economy
    • International trade
    • Public spending
  • Insight

    2021 census: How many veterans are there?

    Friday, 11 November, 2022

    Almost 1 in 25 of the population of England and Wales aged 16 or over is a veteran.

    • Insight
    • Armed forces
    • Census
    • Communities
    • Local data
    • People and places data
  • Research Briefing

    The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: UK implementation

    Thursday, 10 November, 2022

    Explains what the UN CRPD is, how it works and describes the investigations into the UK’s compliance with the convention.

    • Research Briefing
    • Benefits policy
    • Community care
    • Disability
    • Diseases
    • Equality
    • Health
    • Housing benefits
    • Institutions
    • International law
    • International organisations
    • Justice
    • Sickness, disability and carers' benefits
    • Work and incomes
    • Working age benefits
  • Research Briefing

    COP27: The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference

    Thursday, 10 November, 2022

    The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) will be held from 6 to 18 November 2022 in Sharm El Sheikh. This briefing covers the main themes of COP27 and some of the geo-political issues surrounding the build-up to the conference.

    • Research Briefing
    • Climate change
    • Institutions
  • Debate Pack

    UK response to the human Rights and economic situation in Sri Lanka

    Tuesday, 08 November, 2022

    A Backbench Business Committee debate on the UK response to the human rights and economic situation in Sri Lanka is scheduled for Wednesday 9 November 2022 in the House of Commons chamber.

    • Debate Pack
    • Asia Pacific
    • Economic situation
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    Oil Prices

    Monday, 07 November, 2022

    Oil prices jumped after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and continued to rise through early March. Prices reached $127 a barrel on 8 March. The latest price is $98 a barrel. The price in Sterling set a new record in mid-June of £103 a barrel.

    • Research Briefing
    • Energy
    • Middle East
    • Roads
  • Research Briefing

    The UK and EU programmes: participation delayed

    Friday, 04 November, 2022

    The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement provided for UK participation in EU programmes. However, this has still not been finalised. This briefing paper explains the arrangements for UK participation, and the background to the delay.

    • Research Briefing
    • EU law and treaties
    • Europe
    • Sciences
    • Brexit
  • Research Briefing

    Iraq in 2022: Forming a government

    Wednesday, 02 November, 2022

    Iraq has experienced a year of uncertainty following elections in 2021. A president has now been elected and prime minister appointed. Fresh elections are expected in 2023. What are the challenges Iraq faces?

    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
    • Middle East

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