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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Debate Pack
Maintaining peace and stability in the Balkans
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Maintaining peace and stability in the Balkans’ is scheduled for Wednesday 16 March 2022, from 9.00am to 11.00am. The debate will be led by Wayne David MP.
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Research Briefing
Organising humanitarian aid and help for Ukraine
Russia's actions in Ukraine threaten a humanitarian crisis. The Government advises those in the UK seeking to help to make cash donations to registered charities.
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Debate Pack
Estimates Day debate: Defence
On Wednesday 9 March 2022 the House of Commons will consider the estimates of defence spending.
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Insight
How many Ukrainians live in the UK?
We don't know the exact number of Ukrainian people living in the UK, but what can we find from existing data?
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Research Briefing
No-fly zones and Ukraine
The UK and NATO have ruled out establishing a no-fly zone in Ukraine. What is their legal basis and when have they been used before?
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Research Briefing
Military Assistance to Ukraine 2014-2021
What military assistance did the UK, the US, NATO and the EU give to Ukraine between 2014 and 2021?
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Research Briefing
UK sanctions against Russia: Arms exports
The UK has banned the export of all dual-use items to Russia in response to conflict in Ukraine.
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Research Briefing
Geopolitical implications of Nord Stream 2
The already controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project has taken on greater significance amidst the current crisis in Ukraine. What is the future of the pipeline?
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Research Briefing
LGBT+ rights and issues in Europe
This briefing provides an overview of LGBT+ rights and issues in Europe, focussing mainly on developments in Central and Eastern European states
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