Research Briefing
Arms Trade Treaty: Trump’s decision to remove the US
What is the Arms Trade Treaty and what might the US decision not to ratify mean?
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Insight
Arms Trade Treaty: Trump’s decision to remove the US
What is the Arms Trade Treaty and what might the US decision not to ratify mean?
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Research Briefing
The Anglophone Cameroon crisis: April 2019 update
Relations between the largely Anglophone regions of Cameroon and the country’s dominant Francophone elite have long been fraught. Over the past three years, tensions have escalated seriously and since October 2017 violent conflict has erupted between armed separatist groups and the security forces, with both sides being accused of committing human rights abuses.
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Research Briefing
Military coup in Sudan
The armed forces take power in Sudan, removing President Omar al-Bashir from power. This short briefing paper looks at recent developments.
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Debate Pack
LGBT rights in Brunei
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘LGBT rights in Brunei’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 10 April 2019 from 4.30-5.30pm. The debate has been initiated by Thangam Debbonaire MP.
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Debate Pack
50th Anniversary of the Continuous At Sea Deterrent
A general debate on the ‘50th Anniversary of the Continuous At Sea Deterrent’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 3 April 2019 in the Main Chamber.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: contingency planning and powers
Media reports have speculated on whether the Government might be preparing to use its emergency powers conferred by the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 to manage various problems commentators have suggested may emerge after Brexit, particularly if there is no deal.
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Debate Pack
Carrier strike strategy and its contribution to UK defence
A Westminster Hall debate on the 'Carrier strike strategy and its contribution to UK defence' is scheduled for Thursday 28 February 2019. The Member leading the debate is Robert Courts MP.
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Research Briefing
Zimbabwe: The Mnangagwa regime
The ousting of long-time President Robert Mugabe in November 2017 drew cautiously optimistic talk of a ‘new dawn’ for the country.
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Insight
Zimbabwe: The Mnangagwa regime
The ousting of long-time President Robert Mugabe in November 2017 drew cautiously optimistic talk of a ‘new dawn’ for the country.
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Research Briefing
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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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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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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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
The Modernising Defence Programme
This Commons Library briefing paper examines the Modernising Defence Programme (MDP) published by the Ministry of Defence in December 2018.
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