Research Briefing
The militarisation of space
Interest in space as a military domain is increasing. What are the leading space powers doing, and what role does the UK see for itself going forward?
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Debate Pack
E-petitions relating to Israel and Palestine
A Westminster Hall debate on e-petitions 585313 and 585314, relating to Israel and Palestine, is scheduled for Monday 14 June 2021, from 4:30-6:00pm. The debate will be led by Catherine McKinnell MP.
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Research Briefing
The UK at the United Nations: How the UN works
The United Nations is a key part of UK foreign policy. But how does the UN work? And what is the UK's influence in the UN?
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Research Briefing
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill 2019-2021: Lords amendments
The Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill 2019-2021 was introduced in the House of Commons in March 2020. It was introduced in the House Lords unamended in November 2020. The Lords made a number of amendments and now the Bill is in a period of ping pong. The Commons will consider the latest Lords amendments on 27 April 2021. This paper has been updated accordingly.
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Research Briefing
First British Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court: Challenges ahead
What are the issues facing Karim Khan QC as the new Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court?
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Insight
First British Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court: Challenges ahead
What are the issues facing Karim Khan QC as the new Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court?
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Research Briefing
Disputes over the British Indian Ocean Territory: February 2021 update
This paper describes the main developments in the sovereignty dispute between the UK and Mauritius from 2013 to 2021 over the British Indian Ocean Territory.
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Research Briefing
UK war crimes in Iraq: The ICC Prosecutor’s report
The ICC will not conduct a full investigation. What was said about serious crimes? And the Overseas Operations Bill?
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Research Briefing
Recent Developments at the International Criminal Court
As officials of the International Criminal Court are targeted by US sanctions, this briefing takes a look at the recent developments at the Court.
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Insight
UK war crimes in Iraq: The ICC Prosecutor’s report
The ICC will not conduct a full investigation. What was said about serious crimes? And the Overseas Operations Bill?
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Research Briefing
UK Internal Market Bill: Lords amendments explained
The House of Commons considered Lords amendments to the UK Internal Market Bill 2019-21 on 7 December 2020. This briefing explains the House of Lords amendments to the Bill.
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Research Briefing
The Integrated Review: A look ahead to the Government’s review
A look ahead to the UK Government's integrated review of security, defence and foreign policy.
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Research Briefing
Principles of International Law: a brief guide
This briefing provides a brief overview of principles of international law, including how it works, its sources, and what happens when states breach their international obligations.
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Research Briefing
United Kingdom Internal Market Bill 2019-21
This briefing paper sets out the background to the UK Internal Market Bill, introduced in the House of Commons on 9 September 2020.
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