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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Research Briefing
Ukraine crisis: Recognition, military action, and international law
As Russia begins widespread military action against Ukraine, this briefing outlines some of the international legal issues involved.
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Research Briefing
Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022
An explanation of the Act's three main measures on: (1) a beneficial ownership register of Overseas Entities owning UK property; (2) Unexplained Wealth Orders; and (3) Sanctions.
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Research Briefing
The EU response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
How did the EU initially respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine? This paper provides an overview of the unprecedented set of actions taken by the EU.
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Research Briefing
LGBT+ rights and issues in Pacific islands
This briefing focuses on LGBT+ rights and issues in five jurisdictions in Oceania, and one non-independent jurisdiction, Cook Islands.
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Insight
Ukraine: Fears Russia could use chemical weapons
Western military chiefs have expressed concern that Russia could resort to the use of chemical weapons in Ukraine.
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Debate Pack
Gender-specific religious persecution
A Backbench Business Committee debate on gender-specific religious persecution is scheduled for Thursday 17 March 2022 at 1.30pm in Westminster Hall. The debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP and Dr Lisa Cameron MP.
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