Debate Pack
Russia and the Council of Europe
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Russia and the Council of Europe’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 18 July 2018 from 9.30am to 11.00am. The debate has been initiated by John Howell MP.
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Research Briefing
ISIS/Daesh: what now for the military campaign in Iraq and Syria?
ISIS has lost 98% of the territory it once held in Iraq and Syria and in December 2017 the Iraqi government declared military victory over ISIS. The situation in Syria remains complex with operations to defeat ISIS complicated by the ongoing Syrian civil conflict. The Coalition has committed to maintaining its military commitments in Iraq and Syria. While tracking down remaining ISIS fighters remains a priority, the military campaign has, however, steadily begun to transition towards stabilisation, capacity building and training.
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Research Briefing
Nigeria: July 2018 update
President Muhammadu Buhari is now into the final year of his four-year term as president of Nigeria. Presidential and parliamentary elections must be held in 2019. Despite concerns in many quarters about his health, Buhari is standing again.
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Research Briefing
The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: scrutiny of secondary legislation (Schedule 7)
This briefing paper reviews how proposals for negative statutory instruments made under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 will be scrutinised in the House of Commons.
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Debate Pack
Shipbuilding
An Opposition Day Debate on ‘Shipbuilding’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 11 July 2018 in the Main Chamber.
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Research Briefing
Brexit and European Citizenship
When the UK leaves the EU in March 2019 UK nationals will lose their right to EU citizenship. Although the draft withdrawal agreement contains provisions that will guarantee certain citizens' rights for UK citizens living in another EU Member State and for EU citizens living in the UK, they will not guarantee EU citizenship status. There have been proposals for a form of 'associate' EU citizenship, which does not at present exist and is not being discussed by the Brexit negotiators. This paper looks at the debate and at public support for such proposals.
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Research Briefing
The Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Bill
This briefing paper has been prepared in advance of the debate in the House Commons on Monday 16 July on the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Bill - sometimes referred to as the Customs Bill.
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Research Briefing
Fleet Solid Support Ships
The Government’s procurement plans for up to three new support ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary are facing opposition from Labour, the SNP and trade unions.
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Debate Pack
Role of universal health coverage in tackling preventable and treatable diseases
A debate will take place in Westminster Hall on 5 July 2018 at 1.30pm on the role of universal health coverage in tackling preventable and treatable diseases. The subject for the debate has been selected by the Backbench Business Committee and the debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP
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Research Briefing
The new Italian Government
A new populist Italian government took office at the beginning of June 2018. International attention has focused on the government's refusal to allow migrant rescue boats to dock in Italy, and the combative approach of the new Interior Minister Matteo Salvini. The governing parties have been critical of the EU, and of the impact of the euro in particular, and the government has demanded a new approach from the EU on asylum and migration policy.
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Research Briefing
The Ivory Bill
This Commons Briefing Paper on the Ivory Bill covers the Government proposal to ban the commercial use of elephant ivory, with some exceptions. It also include background information on the ivory trade, its impact on wild elephant populations and international efforts to address this. The Bill has its Report Stage in the House of Commons on 4 July 2018.
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Debate Pack
Russian Federation activity in the UK and globally
Debate Pack for the Westminster Hall debate on 'Russian Federation activity in the UK and globally', scheduled for Thursday 28 June 2018, from 1:30pm. The Member leading the debate is Bob Seely MP.
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Debate Pack
Humanitarian situation in Gaza
Debate Pack for the Westminster Hall debate on the 'Humanitarian situation in Gaza', scheduled for Tuesday 26 June 2018, from 2:30-4:00pm. The Member leading the debate is Grahame Morris MP.
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Insight
Yemen: The attack on al-Hodeida
Aid agencies warn that many Yemenis’ welfare hangs by a thread and with the attack on al-Hodeida that thread could break.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: Negotiations Update (March-June 2018)
This briefing paper provides an update on the progress of the Article 50 TEU negotiations since March 2018, and what this leaves to be 'agreed' before a Withdrawal Agreement and attached Political Declaration on the Future Relationship can be concluded.
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