Debate Pack
Human Rights in the UK
On 13 February 2019 there will be a debate on human rights in the UK, sponsored by Tommy Sheppard, MP
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Research Briefing
What if there’s no Brexit deal?
What could happen if the EU and UK negotiators don't agree a withdrawal agreement in time and the UK has to leave the EU on 29 March 2019 without one - and with no framework for future relations either? This paper looks at how such a situation might come about, the constitutional implications for the UK and in some cases for the devolved administrations, and what the impact might be in a range of policy areas.
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Insight
The Royal Navy, Brexit and UK fisheries
The Defence Secretary announced three Offshore Patrol Vessels will be retained in service for at least two more years “to bolster the UK’s ability to protect our fishing fleet” as the UK exits the EU.
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Debate Pack
E-petition 224908 relating to leaving the European Union
A Westminster Hall debate on 'E-petition 224908 relating to leaving the European Union' is scheduled for Monday 4 February from 4.30pm. The Member opening the debate is Paul Scully MP.
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Insight
A ‘Plan B’ considered and two instructions given: Where next for Parliament and Brexit?
How MPs voted on the amendments and what the final resolution means for wider negotiations with the EU and Parliament’s role between now and exit day.
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Research Briefing
Environmental principles and governance: the draft Bill
This House of Commons Library Briefing paper provides information on the Government's draft Environment (Principles and Governance) Bill, including background information, analysis of the draft Bill and related commentary, and Parliamentary scrutiny.
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Research Briefing
Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Bill
The Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Bill [HL] would create a framework to enable law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to apply to a UK court for an ‘overseas production order’ requiring a person (in practice, generally a communications service provider or ‘CSP’) in a foreign jurisdiction to produce or grant access to electronic data for the purposes of investigating and prosecuting serious crime. An application would only be granted if the judge was satisfied that the data was likely to be of substantial value to the criminal proceedings or investigations for which it was sought, and that it would be in the public interest.
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Research Briefing
An introduction to defence procurement
This Commons Library briefing explains some of the core aspects of defence procurement including sovereign capabilities, single source contracting and the regulatory framework.
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Insight
What are the ‘other’ Brexit options?
Here we look at the potential options for the UK in negotiating its future relationship with the EU.
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Debate Pack
Political situation in Venezuela
A Westminster Hall debate on the 'Political situation in Venezuela' is scheduled for Tuesday 29 January 2019 from 4:30pm. The Member leading the debate is Graham P Jones MP.
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Debate Pack
Human rights in Xinjiang
A Westminster Hall debate on 'Human rights in Xinjiang' is scheduled for Tuesday 29 January 2019 from 2:30-4:00pm. The Member leading the debate is Alistair Carmichael MP.
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Debate Pack
Situation in Zimbabwe
A Westminster Hall debate on the 'Situation in Zimbabwe' is scheduled for Wednesday 30 January 2019 from 2:30-4:00pm. The Member leading the debate is Kate Hoey MP.
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Research Briefing
European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 3) Bill 2017-19
Yvette Cooper presented a Private Member's bill, the European Union (No. 3) Bill 2017-19, on Monday 21 January 2019. The Bill would create a legal mechanism whereby the House of Commons can instruct the Prime Minister to ask the European Council for an extension to Article 50 in the absence of an approval resolution for an exit deal from the EU.
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Research Briefing
Cool conflicts in Russia’s near neighbourhood
For many former Soviet States, proximity to a resurgent Russia has given rise to territorial conflicts and thousands of deaths. This paper looks at the areas of conflict, the causes of the conflicts, Russia's role and international attempts to broker peace.
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Research Briefing
Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill 2017-19
The Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill 2017-19 (HC Bill 219) was published on Wednesday 6 June 2018. Consideration of Lords amendments by the House of Commons is scheduled for 22 January 2019
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