Debate Pack
Police funding: Opposition day debate, Wednesday 28 March 2018
An Opposition Day debate on Police funding is scheduled for Wednesday 28 March 2018. The subject of the debate has been selected by the Leader of the Opposition.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: the draft withdrawal agreement
The Commission published a draft legal text of the withdrawal agreement in February 2018 and an updated draft on 15 March. On 19 March a third text was published which showed where there is full agreement between the EU and the UK, where there is agreement in principle and where there is no agreement. This paper looks at the recent draft, making reference to earlier drafts where relevant.
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Research Briefing
Commons Library analysis of the Data Protection Bill [HL] 2017-19
This Briefing Paper has been prepared for the second reading of the Data Protection Bill [HL] 2017-19 on 5 March 2018.
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Debate Pack
Proscription of Hezbollah
A Backbench Business Committee debate on Proscription of Hezbollah is scheduled for Thursday 25 January 2018. The debate will be opened by Joan Ryan MP.
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Debate Pack
Motion to approve European documents relating to the Schengen Information System
A debate on a Motion to approve European documents relating to the Schengen Information System is scheduled for Tuesday 19 December 2017.
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Research Briefing
Oversight of the intelligence agencies: a comparison of the “Five Eyes” nations
This paper provides a comparison of the arrangements for oversight of the intelligence agencies in the 'Five Eyes' nations: the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA
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Research Briefing
Counter-extremism policy: an overview
Counter-extremism policy has evolved over the past few years with an increasing focus on addressing non-violent extremism. In the wake of the recent terrorist attacks in Westminster, Manchester, London Bridge and Finsbury Park, the Government’s counter-terrorism strategy, which includes counter-extremism, has come to the fore of the agenda. On 21 June 2017, the Queen’s Speech announced the establishment of a new Commission for Countering Extremism, as well as a review of counter-terrorism powers and a commitment to tackling online extremist content. Counter-extremism will undoubtedly be a crucial issue for the new Parliament, which will face difficult questions about how to tackle this complex problem.
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Research Briefing
Wilson Doctrine
The Wilson Doctrine is a convention that MPs' communications should not be intercepted by the intelligence services. The Investigatory Powers Tribunal gave judgement on 14 October 2015 clarifying the Doctrine's status and effect. The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 placed arrangements on a statutory footing and extended them to members of the devolved administrations and MEPs. This Briefing Paper sets out the background.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: implications for national security
This paper examines the possible impact of Brexit on national security.
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Debate Pack
UK policy on torture and the treatment of asylum claims
A backbench business debate on a motion relating to UK policy on torture and the treatment of asylum claims will be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 2 March 2017. Dr Tania Mathias, Alistair Carmichael, Dr Lisa Cameron and Kate Green will open and lead the debate.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: implications for policing and criminal justice cooperation
This Commons Library research briefing looks at the implications of Brexit in the field of policing and criminal justice cooperation
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Research Briefing
Criminal Finances Bill: Committee Stage Report
This Paper provides a guide to the Second Reading and Committee stage of the Criminal Finance Bill currently before the Commons. The Bill has broad cross party support and very few changes were made to it during Committee.
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Debate Pack
Implementation of the Prevent Strategy
A Westminster Hall debate on the Implementation of the Prevent Strategy has been scheduled for 1430hrs on Wednesday 1 February 2017.
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Debate Pack
Exiting the EU and security, law enforcement and criminal justice
A general debate on exiting the EU and security, law enforcement and criminal justice has been scheduled for the afternoon of Wednesday 18 January 2017.
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Research Briefing
Impact of Brexit on policing and criminal justice: a reading list
This reading list collates commentary on the implications of Brexit for policing and criminal justice cooperation and national security.
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