Research Briefing
Decarbonisation: The impact of coronavirus on land transportation
This briefing outlines the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on transport usage and the implications this has had on decarbonisation of the transport sector.
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Debate Pack
Global Britain, human rights and climate change
A debate on Global Britain, human rights and climate change is scheduled to take place in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 7 September 2021, from 4:30-5:30pm. The debate will be opened by Hywel Williams MP.
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Research Briefing
Regulating electric scooters (e-scooters)
This briefing paper provides an overview of the existing legal framework for electric scooters (e-scooters). It also analyses the arguments for and against legalising e-scooters on UK roads, drawing on the limited evidence from other countries and cities that have sanctioned their use.
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Research Briefing
The Gulf in 2021
The UK has significant trading and security interests in the Gulf. The paper describes human rights in the region, international relations, and the World Cup.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: governance and dispute settlement
This paper provides an overview of the governance and dispute settlement provisions of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The Agreement establishes a network of committees to oversee its implementation. There is also an arbitration mechanism for disputes between the UK and EU, but with exemptions and variations for different policy areas.
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Debate Pack
Role of the Trade and Agriculture Commission in international trade deals
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on "the role of the Trade and Agriculture Commission in international trade deals" on Wednesday 21st July at 2:30pm
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Research Briefing
UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Fisheries
A short overview of the changes that took place for the fisheries industry on 1 January 2021 after the Brexit transition ended.
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Debate Pack
E-petition debate: breed specific legislation
A Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 300561, relating to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, has been scheduled for Monday 5 July 2021 at 6:15 pm. The petition calls for Government to replace breed specific legislation with a new statutory framework.
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Debate Pack
E-petition debate: protecting the UK’s hedgehog population
A debate on hedgehogs will be held on 5 July 2021 after e-petition 550379 received over 100,000 signatures. The petition calls for the Government to move hedgehogs to schedule 5 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 to allow them greater protection. However, the Government has said that moving hedgehogs to Schedule 5 of the Act would not address the main threat to the species which is habitat loss.
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Research Briefing
Community energy
Community energy refers to energy projects that are wholly or partially owned and controlled by local communities. The projects can span generation – usually renewable or low carbon – or demand reduction such as energy efficiency.
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Debate Pack
E-petition debate: Compulsory scanning of pet microchips
A debate on the use of pet microchips will be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 28 June after e-petitions 300010 and 300025 both received more than 100,000 signatures. The e-petitions call for legislation to be introduced that would require the compulsory scanning of pet microchips prior to euthanasia and to ensure pets are reunited with their owners.
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Debate Pack
Deforestation in the Amazon
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 23 June 2021 on deforestation in the Amazon. The debate will be opened by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP.
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Research Briefing
Environment Bill 2019-21 and 2021-22: Report on Committee and Remaining stages in the Commons
The Environment Bill 2019-21 has completed it Committee Stage, Report Stage and Third Reading in the House of Commons. This paper is a summary of what happened in those stages and about how the Bill has changed. It considers key Government and Opposition amendments. The Bill has now proceeded to the House of Lords.
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Debate Pack
e-petition debate on driven grouse shooting
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm on Monday 21 June 2021 on e-petition 266770, calling for a ban on driven grouse shooting. The topic for the debate has been selected by the Petitions Committee, and the debate will be opened by Tom Hunt MP.
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Debate Pack
Transport decarbonisation plan
A Westminster Hall debate on the Government's Transport decarbonisation plan will take place on Wednesday 16 June 2021 between 9.25-10.55 am
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