Research Briefing
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024-25
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024-25 was introduced in the House of Commons on 12 September 2024.
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Research Briefing
The 0.7% aid target
In 2013, the UK first hit the UN target of spending 0.7% of GNI on aid. This briefing looks at the target’s history in the UK and the current reduction to 0.5%.
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Research Briefing
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories in 2023/24: US, EU and Middle East response
Information on the international response to the 2023/24 conflict between Israel and Hamas and risks of regional escalation.
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Research Briefing
What was agreed at COP29?
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) was held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This briefing covers new developments from the conference and their reception.
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Unauthorised migration: UK returns agreements with other countries
With which countries does the UK have returns agreements for the removal of people here without permission?
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Who is a child under child maintenance?
Information on the age of a child for child maintenance purposes, and when it is payable up to the age of 20.
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Research Briefing
Help for British people abroad
What help can people receive from the consular service when they are abroad? This briefing highlights relevant guidance and discusses proposals for a legal right to consular assistance in cases involving human rights.
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Research Briefing
Safeguarding the Union: Progress in implementing the Windsor Framework
This briefing looks at the changes made by the January 2024 Safeguarding the Union Command Paper to the operation of the Windsor Framework and Internal Market Act, and other measures affecting the trade in goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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Sharia-compliant alternative student finance
This briefing explains where the government is up to with plans to introduce Sharia-compliant student finance in England.
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Research Briefing
European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill 2024-25
The European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill 2024-25 second reading is scheduled for Friday 6 December 2024. This is a private members' bill.
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Research Briefing
Funding for the Cadet Expansion Programme
The Department for Education will end its grant for cadet forces in 2024–25, although Ministry of Defence funding will continue.
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Research Briefing
A short introduction to equality law and policy
This briefing provides an overview of equality law, summarising the main concepts and the role of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
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Research Briefing
Who is the Cabinet Secretary and how are they appointed?
The Cabinet Secretary is the Head of the Home Civil Service. They are appointed by the Prime Minister following a recruitment process.
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Research Briefing
What is happening with college teacher pay in England?
National Education Union members who teach in non-academy sixth form colleges will strike this winter because the 5.5% pay award for teachers does not extend to them.
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Research Briefing
Misuse of drugs: regulation and enforcement
Current UK legislation to control drugs, the enforcement of drug laws and calls for reform to the classification of drugs in the UK.
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