Research Briefing
This landing page features a new series of Commons Library briefings on the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, and the subsequent Defence Command Paper, which were both published in March 2021.
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A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Government support for non-governmental organisations and churches in developing nations during the covid-19 pandemic’ is scheduled for Thursday 25 March from 3:15pm until 4:45pm. The debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP
Research Briefing
The Government published its Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy: Global Britain in a Competitive Age, on 16 March 2021. Billed as the biggest review of the UK's defence and security since the end of the Cold War, it sets out the UK's approach to the expected challenges of the next decade.
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A debate on the UK’s commitment to reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka has been scheduled for Thursday 18 March 2021 in the main House of Commons Chamber. The debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee.
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A Westminster Hall debate on E-petition 563473 relating to press freedoms and safety of protestors in India will be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 8 March 2021 from 4.30pm to 6.00pm. The debate will be led by Martyn Day MP.
Insight
What triggered the military takeover and how can the international community respond?
Research Briefing
Myanmar held a general election on 8 November 2020. The National League for Democracy secured a landslide win but the military later staged a coup.
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A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Persecution of Muslims, Christians and minority groups in India’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 12 January 2021 from 9.30am to 11.00am. The debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP, David Linden MP, Stephen Timms MP and Paul Girvan MP
Research Briefing
A look ahead to the UK Government's integrated review of security, defence and foreign policy.
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A Backbench Business debate on the ‘Effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on refugee communities’ has been scheduled for Thursday 12 November 2020. The debate will be led by Rushanara Ali MP.
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A general debate on the Rohingya humanitarian crisis and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has been scheduled for Tuesday 3 November 2020 in Westminster Hall from 9:30-11:00am.
Research Briefing
New Zealand held a General Election on Saturday 17 October 2020, with advance voting beginning two weeks earlier, on 3 October. Originally planned for 19 September, the election was postponed due to Covid-19.
Insight
What does the unveiling of new ballistic missiles indicate about Kim Jong-un's nuclear programme?
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A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Progress on the Bishop of Truro’s independent review of persecution of Christians and freedom of religion or belief’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 21 October 2020 from 9.30am to 11.00am. The debate will be led by Rehman Chishti MP
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A Westminster Hall debate on E-petition 300146 relating to China’s policy on its Uighur population will be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 12 October 2020 at 6.00pm. The debate will be led by Chris Evans MP
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