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Coronavirus: Conflict zones and refugees in the Middle East

Thursday, 09 April, 2020

This is a fast-moving issue and should be read as correct at the date of publication (09.04.20). Experts warn there could be a coronavirus catastrophe in the Middle East. This is especially true in conflict zones and among refugees. The movement of fighters and refugees threatens to spread the virus around the region quickly. People in conflict zones, especially refugees, have precious little health infrastructure. The past two years have seen a
Insight

Coronavirus: Conflict zones and refugees in the Middle East

Thursday, 09 April, 2020
- Insight
- Diseases
- Middle East
- Covid-19
Research Briefing

Coronavirus: Fears for the Rohingya

Thursday, 09 April, 2020

Refugees camps are especially vulnerable to serious outbreaks of Covid-19. Here we look at the conditions in the world’s largest refugee settlement, Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, where hundreds of thousands of Rohingya have fled.
Research Briefing

What is happening in the UK-EU future relationship negotiations?

Tuesday, 07 April, 2020

The UK-EU future relationship negotiations are stalled due to the coronavirus pandemic. This Insight examines the timeline for those negotiations.
Insight

What is happening in the UK-EU future relationship negotiations?

Tuesday, 07 April, 2020

The UK-EU future relationship negotiations are stalled due to the coronavirus pandemic. This Insight examines the timeline for those negotiations.
- Insight
- Diseases
- EU institutions
- The EU
- Brexit
- Covid-19
Research Briefing

Coronavirus: Britons travelling abroad

Wednesday, 01 April, 2020

The FCO has advised against all non-essential global travel and has urged Britons travelling abroad to return to the UK as soon as possible. MPs have questioned the government's response. Here we look at what the FCO has done to help British travellers return home and reaction from MPs and the media. The paper provides information on how to access FCO travel advice.
Research Briefing

Coronavirus: Support for economies by European and other states

Tuesday, 31 March, 2020

What economic support have governments given to businesses and individuals to tackle the impact of the coronavirus? This paper looks at the policies put in place by the EU, governments in Europe, the US and other developed countries.
- Research Briefing
- Americas
- Asia Pacific
- Benefits policy
- Business
- Diseases
- Economic policy
- Economic situation
- Economy
- Europe
- Industry
- Public spending
- Tax
- The EU
- Work and incomes
- Covid-19
Research Briefing

Coronavirus: Cases, responses and support in sub-Saharan Africa

Wednesday, 25 March, 2020

This is a fast-moving issue and should be read as correct at the date of publication (25.03.20). Sub-Saharan Africa has been behind the global curve for coronavirus infections and deaths. However, in recent days, there has been a sudden rise in cases. This Insight looks at how the virus has spread in sub-Saharan Africa and
Insight

Coronavirus: Cases, responses and support in sub-Saharan Africa

Wednesday, 25 March, 2020
Research Briefing

Coronavirus Bill: Emergency powers and national security

Wednesday, 25 March, 2020

This research briefing deals with the provisions in the Coronavirus Bill which concern emergency powers and national security. This briefing paper has been updated to reflect changes made to the Bill in the House of Commons.
Research Briefing

Coronavirus Bill: Overview

Monday, 23 March, 2020

The Coronavirus Bill (Bill 122 of 2019-21) was introduced to the House of Commons on 19 March 2020. The Bill is part of the Government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic and is intended to enable the Government to respond to an emergency situation and manage the effects of a pandemic.
Research Briefing

Coronavirus Bill: implications for the courts and tribunals

Monday, 23 March, 2020

The Coronavirus Bill includes provisions to expand the availability of video and audio link in criminal court proceedings. It also makes it easier to broadcast civil, family and tribunal proceedings by video or audio link. These provisions, as with the rest of the Bill, are temporary.
Debate Pack

The situation in Yemen

Friday, 20 March, 2020

A general debate on the situation in Yemen has been scheduled for Tuesday 24 March 2020 in the Main Chamber.
- Debate Pack
- Middle East
Research Briefing

Coronavirus: Deploying the armed forces in the UK

Friday, 20 March, 2020

The Government has announced up to 20,000 military personnel will be put on standby to support the public services as part of a new Covid Support Force. This Commons Library briefing paper looks at when the armed forces can be deployed in the UK and how this might apply during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Debate Pack

National Memorial to the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit

Wednesday, 18 March, 2020

A Westminster Hall debate on a ‘National Memorial to the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit’ has been scheduled for Thursday 26 March 2020 from 1:30pm. This Backbench Business debate will be led by John Howell MP.

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