Debate Pack
The UK’s preventing sexual violence in conflict initiative and the G7
A general debate on the UK’s preventing sexual violence in conflict initiative and the G7 will take place on Thursday 17 June 2021 in the Main Chamber
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Debate Pack
E-petitions relating to Israel and Palestine
A Westminster Hall debate on e-petitions 585313 and 585314, relating to Israel and Palestine, is scheduled for Monday 14 June 2021, from 4:30-6:00pm. The debate will be led by Catherine McKinnell MP.
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Research Briefing
Syria: 2021 presidential election and future prospects
Syria held a presidential election on 26 May 2021, with President Assad securing a fourth term in office.
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Debate Pack
Human rights in Hong Kong
A Westminster Hall debate on 'Human rights in Hong Kong' has been scheduled for Wednesday 9 June 2021 from 2.30-4:00pm. The debate has been initiated by Tom Randall MP.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: international dimensions
The Library has published a series of briefings on international dimensions of the coronavirus pandemic since March 2020, ranging from general surveys of its impact on developing countries to assessments of its effects in specific situations. Links to these briefings can be found here.
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Research Briefing
How Parliament treats treaties
This paper looks at how Parliament scrutinises international treaties, and its powers to delay ratification of treaties.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: UK support to the Overseas Territories
What support has the UK Government provided to the Overseas Territories to help them respond to the Covid-19 pandemic?
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Insight
The impact of Covid-19 on mental health and human rights
How has the pandemic affected mental health and human rights and how have international organisations responded?
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Insight
The pandemic in South Asia: Vaccine supply and health systems
What are the current pressures on health systems in South Asia and how is the UK Government supporting the region?
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Research Briefing
UK-EU TCA: professional qualifications
This briefing explains what has changed for UK qualified professionals who seek to practice in the EU market and vice versa. It summarises the provisions in the Agreement under which the UK and EU can come to sector-by-sector mutual recognition arrangements in the future.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Level playing field
This briefing covers the outcome of the UK and EU negotiations on commitments to have a level playing field for open and fair competition – an important part of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).
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Insight
EU structural funding: Will the UK Community Renewal Fund bridge the gap?
The Government has said £220 million will be made available in 2021/22 to begin to replace EU structural funding.
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Insight
Recent fighting in Israel and Palestine
What are the causes of the fighting and the wider political context in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories?
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Research Briefing
Chad: prospects after the 2021 election
Chad held a presidential election on 11 April 2021. The winner died the day after the election result was announced and a Transitional Military Council has since seized power.
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Research Briefing
International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2019-21 session
This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
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