Research Briefing
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill: Progress of the Bill
This briefing paper summarises the Commons stages of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill and the Lords amendments to the Bill.
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Research Briefing
The Government’s judicial review reforms and the Judicial Review and Courts Bill
The House of Lords has proposed changes to the Government's judicial review reforms. MPs will consider them on Tuesday 26 April 2022.
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Research Briefing
Judicial Review and Courts Bill: Lords Stages and Amendments
The House of Lords amended the Judicial Review and Courts Bill. On Tuesday 26 April 2022 MPs will be asked whether they agree to those amendments.
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Insight
Hosting Ukrainian refugees: Council tax implications
How hosting a Ukrainian refugee through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme may affect council tax payments, including single person discounts and second homes.
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Debate Pack
Human rights in Colombia and implementation of the 2016 peace agreement
A Westminster Hall debate on human rights in Colombia and implementation of the 2016 peace agreement is scheduled for Wednesday 20 April 2022, from 9.30-11.00am. The debate will be led by Paula Barker MP.
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Research Briefing
Hungary: 2022 general election
Hungary held a general election on 3 April 2022. Incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orbán secured a majority of seats in the new parliament and will serve a fourth consecutive term in office (his fifth in total).
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Research Briefing
Alternatives to Russian oil: Saudi Arabia, the Gulf and Venezuela?
The US, UK and EU aim to reduce imports of Russian oil and gas. This describes other countries able to increase supply and the challenges in achieving this.
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Research Briefing
Hungary: Viktor Orbán’s Government and European reaction
Viktor Orbán's Government has been in power in Hungary since 2010, and won a fourth consecutive term of office in elections on 3 April 2022. Some developments in Hungary have attracted international attention. This briefing provides an overview
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Research Briefing
Ukraine crisis and Africa
How have countries in Africa responded to the Ukraine crisis? And how is the conflict affecting the continent?
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Research Briefing
Nationality and Borders Bill: Progress of the Bill
Consideration of Lords amendments to the Nationality and Borders Bill is scheduled for 20 April. This briefing has been updated from section 5 onwards.
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Insight
Same-sex marriage in the UK’s Overseas Territories
The Privy Council ruled the Cayman Islands and Bermuda constitutions do not provide the right for same-sex marriage. What is the situation in other Territories?
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Research Briefing
Aid to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
In August 2021, the Taliban captured Kabul. The UN, NGOs, and countries are now considering how to deliver aid to Afghanistan without Taliban interference.
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Research Briefing
LGBT+ rights in south and central Asia
This briefing provides an overview of LGBT+ rights and issues in Central and South Asia.
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Insight
Ukraine’s application to join the EU
How has the EU responded to Ukraine's application and what would be the process for Ukraine to join the EU?
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Debate Pack
Role of British and overseas judges in Hong Kong
A Westminster Hall debate on the role of British and overseas judges in Hong Kong is scheduled for Wednesday 30 March 2022, from 9.30-11.00am. The debate will be led by Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP.
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