Research Briefing
Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill 2022-23
This briefing provides background to the Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill and summarises the proceedings in the Commons.
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Debate Pack
UK response to the human Rights and economic situation in Sri Lanka
A Backbench Business Committee debate on the UK response to the human rights and economic situation in Sri Lanka is scheduled for Wednesday 9 November 2022 in the House of Commons chamber.
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Research Briefing
Afghanistan: One year under a Taliban government
One year after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan the country faces a multitude of political, economic and humanitarian crises. The security situation is increasing fragile and human rights abuses, particularly of women and girls, is widely documented.
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons profile: China
This paper briefly examines China's nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes.
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons at a glance: India and Pakistan
This paper briefly examines the nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes of India and Pakistan.
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Debate Pack
Anniversaries of the handover of Hong Kong and the implementation of the National Security Law
A Westminster Hall debate on the anniversaries of the handover of Hong Kong and the implementation of the National Security Law is scheduled for Wednesday 29 June 2022, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP.
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Research Briefing
Australia: 2022 general election
Australia held a general election on 21 May 2022. After almost a decade in power, the Liberal-National coalition were defeated, with Labor's Anthony Albanese forming the next government.
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Research Briefing
International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2021-22 session
This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements, urgent questions and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons profile: North Korea
North Korea continues to expand its nuclear capabilities and programmes.
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Research Briefing
Aid to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
In August 2021, the Taliban captured Kabul. The UN, NGOs, and countries are now considering how to deliver aid to Afghanistan without Taliban interference.
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Research Briefing
LGBT+ rights in south and central Asia
This briefing provides an overview of LGBT+ rights and issues in Central and South Asia.
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Debate Pack
Role of British and overseas judges in Hong Kong
A Westminster Hall debate on the role of British and overseas judges in Hong Kong is scheduled for Wednesday 30 March 2022, from 9.30-11.00am. The debate will be led by Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP.
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Research Briefing
LGBT+ rights and issues in Pacific islands
This briefing focuses on LGBT+ rights and issues in five jurisdictions in Oceania, and one non-independent jurisdiction, Cook Islands.
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Debate Pack
Persecution of Christians and religious minorities in India
A Westminster Hall debate on the "Persecution of Christians and religious minorities in India" is scheduled for Thursday 24 February 2022, from 3:00-4:30pm. The debate will be opened by Jim Shannon MP.
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Debate Pack
UK’s relationship with Russia and China
A Backbench Business Committee debate on the UK's relationship with Russia and China is scheduled for Thursday 24 February 2022 in the House of Commons chamber.
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