The Crown and the constitution
A briefing paper on the constitutional aspects of the Crown
The Privy Council: history, functions and membership
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
General debate on freedom of religion or belief
A Westminster Hall debate on freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) will take place on Tuesday 19 September 2023, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Fiona Bruce MP.
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Debate Pack
UK’s relationship with Mexico
A Westminster Hall debate on the UK's relationship with Mexico will take place on Thursday 7 September 2023, from 1:30-3:00pm. The debate will be led by Dan Carden MP.
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Research Briefing
Taiwan: Relations with the United States
This briefing looks at the history of the relationship between the US and Taiwan, the approach of recent Biden and Trump administrations and US military support.
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Research Briefing
Military assistance to Ukraine since the Russian invasion
What weapons and other military support have been given to Ukraine by the UK, the US and its allies and partners since Russia invaded the country in February 2022?
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Research Briefing
AUKUS submarine (SSN-A) programme
A major part of the AUKUS agreement between the UK, the US and Australia is the delivery of a conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine fleet for Australia. In March 2023 the AUKUS nations set out how that ambition would be achieved.
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Research Briefing
Security guarantees to Ukraine
President Zelenskyy has been seeking a firm commitment regarding Ukraine's accession to the NATO alliance. What was agreed at the NATO summit in Vilnius in July 2023?
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Debate Pack
Mariana Dam disaster
A Westminster Hall debate on the Mariana Dam disaster is scheduled for Thursday 22 June 2023, from 1:30pm. The debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP.
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Research Briefing
Russian sanctions prior to the invasion of Ukraine
Current sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine have reached an unprecedent scale. However, there has been a sanctions regime in place against Russia since 2014.
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Research Briefing
The Integrated Review Refresh 2023: What has changed since 2021?
On 13 March the Government published the Integrated Review Refresh 2023. This briefing examines how the review compares to its predecessor, published in 2021, focusing on the major themes and assessments.
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Debate Pack
Government role in promoting financial security and reducing inequality in the Caribbean
A debate on Government role in promoting financial security and reducing inequality in the Caribbean is scheduled for Wednesday 8 March 2023 in Westminster Hall, from 9.30am to 11.00am. The debate will be led by Clive Lewis MP.
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Research Briefing
Brazil: 2022 presidential election
Brazil held a presidential election on 2 October 2022, with a run-off poll taking place on 30 October. Former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowly defeated incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro.
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Research Briefing
Brexit and the UK’s Overseas Territories
What’s the significance of the UK’s departure from the EU for the UK’s 14 Overseas Territories, in relation to trade, funding, defence, and sovereignty?
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons: At a glance
This landing page features a series of Commons Library briefings on the policies, capabilities and programmes of the nuclear weapon states. They should be taken as correct at the time of writing, and will be updated periodically.
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