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A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Violence against Christians in central African countries' has been scheduled for Thursday 23 September 2021 from 1.30-4:30pm. The debate has been initiated by Jim Shannon MP.
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A debate on human rights in Kashmir has been scheduled for Thursday 23 September 2021 in the main House of Commons Chamber.
Research Briefing
On 30 June 2020, the People’s Republic of China’s parliament passed a new National Security Law for Hong Kong, bypassing the territory’s own Legislative Council. This paper looks at the law and events in Hong Kong since it passed.
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A Westminster Hall debate on LGBTQ+ Afghan refugees has been scheduled for Tuesday 21 September 2021 at 4.30pm. The debate will be opened by Kate Osborne MP.
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The Backbench Business Committee has agreed that on Thursday 16 September 2021 there will be a debate in the Commons Chamber on proposed reforms to the criminal justice system to better respond to families bereaved by public disasters. The debate will be led by Maria Eagle MP.
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MPs debated the role and the response of the devolved administrations to COP26, the international climate change conference to be held in Glasgow in November 2021. The debate took place on Thursday 16 September 2021.
Research Briefing
Pro-democracy protests erupted in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) in June and July 2021. This paper discusses what prompted the protests, what this means for the future of the monarchy, and the response of the UK Government.
Insight
What does international law say about turning back migrants at sea, and can “pushback” tactics can be used safely and legally?
Research Briefing
Coalition forces are withdrawing from Afghanistan. The paper describes how aid has been used since 2001, progress made, and future challenges and commitments.
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A debate on the humanitarian situation in Tigray is scheduled to take place in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 8 September 2021, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be opened by Sarah Champion MP.
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A debate on Global Britain, human rights and climate change is scheduled to take place in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 7 September 2021, from 4:30-5:30pm. The debate will be opened by Hywel Williams MP.
Research Briefing
This page was last updated on 1 September 2021- the Commons Library Briefing UK immigration routes for Afghan nationals provides more recent updates.
Research Briefing
On 15 August 2021 the Taliban took control of the Afghan capital, Kabul. Afghanistan's President, Ashraf Ghani, left the country and his Government collapsed. What are the implications, and will a Taliban government be recognised by the international community?
Research Briefing
11 September 2021 will mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States and the end of a military presence in Afghanistan that has spanned two decades.
Research Briefing
The UK has significant trading and security interests in the Gulf. The paper describes human rights in the region, international relations, and the World Cup.
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