Research Briefing
Afghanistan: back on the agenda?
As the Taliban has made gains and ISIS has a foothold in Afghanistan, the US has announced that it will not withdraw its troops so quickly as planned.
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Research Briefing
Welfare Reform and Work Bill 2015-16 Committee Stage Report
This Commons Library Briefing Paper summarises debate and amendments to the Bill during its committee stage in the House of Commons.
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Research Briefing
Background to Hospital Parking Charges (Exemption for Carers) Bill
This Commons Library briefing provides information on the main provisions of the Hospital Parking Charges (Exemption for Carers) Bill 2015/16.
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Research Briefing
In brief: Iran
Iran is more in the news than ever, with its involvement in the Syrian conflict. This briefing paper is a summary of Iran's domestic politics, regional involvement and the nuclear deal.
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Research Briefing
House Business Committee
In November 2009, the Select Committee on Reform of the House of Commons recommended the establishment of a House Business Committee to “assemble a draft agenda to put to the House in a weekly motion”. Although, the House approved the establishment of a House Business Committee and the Coalition Agreement included a commitment to establish it, a House Business Committee has not been set up. The current Government has no intention of bringing forward proposals to establish a House Business Committee.
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Research Briefing
Housing and Planning Bill 2015-16
This Commons Library briefing paper provides background and comment on the Housing and Planning Bill 2015-16. The Bill was presented on 13 October 2015 and is scheduled to receive its Second Reading on 2 November 2015.
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Research Briefing
Commons Library analysis: Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill [HL]: in detail
This paper provides information about the Bill and background to it, and about debate on the Bill in the House of Lords
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Research Briefing
Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill [HL]: in brief
A summary of the background to the Bill, the provisions in the Bill, and matters debated in the House of Lords
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Research Briefing
A brief guide to the period before the EU referendum
The European Union Referendum Bill 2015-16 (the Bill) provides for a referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union to be held before the end of 2017. The Bill does not specify the date of the referendum. This has led to speculation over when the referendum will be held, and when we will find
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Research Briefing
Defence Expenditure (NATO Target) Bill 2015 – 16
This Briefing Paper is prepared for the Second Reading of the Defence Expenditure (NATO Target) Bill on 23 October 2015.
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Research Briefing
Higher Education (Information) Bill: Second Reading
This page provides a summary, background and relevant information ahead of the Second Reading of Heidi Allen's Private Members' Bill, Higher Education (Information) Bill.
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Research Briefing
e-Petitions
This note looks at the background to the introduction of a new joint petitions system and a new Petitions Committee
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Research Briefing
The Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill: a staging-post on a lengthy journey
The Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill had its second reading in the House of Commons on 14 October. Many Members from all parties welcomed the Bill, some with greater enthusiasm than others. Many addressed the question of elected mayors, and opposition Members drew attention to the issue of local government finance. A number also
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Research Briefing
UK drone attack in Syria: legal questions
The UK drone attack in Syria that killed two British men raises many legal questions. Was it self-defence? What about the laws of war? How does human rights law apply? What is the legal significance of the attack?
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Research Briefing
Police and firefighter pensions – decision of the Pensions Ombudsman
Relates to a decision of the Pensions Ombudsman relevant to the amount of lump sum payable to many police and firefighters who retired in the early 2000s
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