Research Briefing
The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: UK implementation
Explains what the UN CRPD is, how it works and describes the investigations into the UK’s compliance with the convention.
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Research Briefing
COP27: The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference
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.
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Debate Pack
UK response to the human Rights and economic situation in Sri Lanka
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.
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Research Briefing
Oil Prices
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.
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Research Briefing
The UK and EU programmes: participation delayed
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.
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Research Briefing
Iraq in 2022: Forming a government
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?
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Debate Pack
Climate change and human security
On Thursday 3 November, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on the subject of climate change and human security. The debate will be led by Wera Hobhouse MP and Stewart McDonald MP. This page provides information on the potential impact of climate change on global security, the UK Government strategy, and links to further reading.
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Debate Pack
Guaranteeing the right to maintain contact in care settings
A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber on guaranteeing the right to maintain contact in care settings on Thursday 27 October 2022.
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Debate Pack
Global food security
A Westminster Hall debate on global food security is scheduled for Wednesday 26 October 2022, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Paulette Hamilton MP.
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Insight
How does Brexit affect EU school trips?
Organisations report that fewer school trips to and from the European Union are taking place, even with Covid-19 restrictions lifted. This Insight looks at why.
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Research Briefing
Burkina Faso: Second coup of 2022
For the second time this year, military officers have seized power in the West African state of Burkina Faso.
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Research Briefing
FIFA men’s football world cup Qatar 2022: FAQs
Qatar is hosting the 2022 men's football world cup. The paper answers FAQs on the tournament, including rights for workers and LGBT+ people and advice for fans.
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Research Briefing
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022-23
The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill would make major changes to the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and its system of retained EU law.
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Insight
The UN General Assembly condemns Russia: But what can it actually do?
What powers does the UN have to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
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Research Briefing
Implications of the Russian-backed referendums in Ukraine
At the end of September 2022 Moscow announced the annexation of four occupied regions of Ukraine following a series of referendums on joining on Russia, which were widely labelled a "sham" and a violation of international law.
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