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Defence

  • Research Briefing

    The prospects for the Iran nuclear deal

    Monday, 18 January, 2021

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence policy
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    UK war crimes in Iraq: The ICC Prosecutor’s report

    Friday, 15 January, 2021

    The ICC will not conduct a full investigation. What was said about serious crimes? And the Overseas Operations Bill?

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Middle East
  • Insight

    UK war crimes in Iraq: The ICC Prosecutor’s report

    Friday, 15 January, 2021

    The ICC will not conduct a full investigation. What was said about serious crimes? And the Overseas Operations Bill?

    • Insight
    • Armed forces
    • Defence
    • Middle East
  • Debate Pack

    Global Britain

    Wednesday, 06 January, 2021

    A general debate on Global Britain has been scheduled for Monday 11 January 2021 in the Main Chamber

    • Debate Pack
    • Armed forces
    • Defence policy
    • Institutions
    • International development
    • The EU
    • Brexit
  • Research Briefing

    End of Brexit transition: Security cooperation

    Wednesday, 23 December, 2020

    This paper examines what will change in relation to security cooperation with the EU at the end of the Brexit transition period in either a deal or a no-deal scenario.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Criminal law
    • Defence
    • EU law and treaties
    • Immigration
    • Institutions
    • International law
    • Security
    • Brexit
  • Research Briefing

    The Royal Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessels

    Thursday, 17 December, 2020

    The Royal Navy has in recent years expanded its fleet of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs). This short paper discusses the expansion of the fleet, their historic role in fishery protection and global deployments.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Defence equipment and spending
  • Research Briefing

    Prime Minister announces new Royal Navy ship: What is the Type 32 frigate?

    Monday, 23 November, 2020

    Frigates can be used for warfighting, maritime security, counter piracy and international engagement.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence equipment and spending
  • Insight

    Prime Minister announces new Royal Navy ship: What is the Type 32 frigate?

    Monday, 23 November, 2020

    Frigates can be used for warfighting, maritime security, counter piracy and international engagement.

    • Insight
    • Defence
    • Defence equipment and spending
  • Research Briefing

    The Integrated Review: A look ahead to the Government’s review

    Thursday, 19 November, 2020

    A look ahead to the UK Government's integrated review of security, defence and foreign policy.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Armed forces
    • Asia Pacific
    • Defence policy
    • Europe
    • International law
    • International organisations
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    Treaty banning nuclear weapons: What does this mean for the UK?

    Wednesday, 18 November, 2020

    The main provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and what it means for the UK.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence policy
    • International organisations
  • Insight

    Treaty banning nuclear weapons: What does this mean for the UK?

    Wednesday, 18 November, 2020

    The main provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and what it means for the UK.

    • Insight
    • Defence
    • Defence policy
    • International organisations
  • Debate Pack

    Remembrance, UK Armed Forces and Society

    Monday, 09 November, 2020

    A general debate on 'Remembrance, UK Armed Forces and Society' is scheduled to take place in the Main Chamber on Wednesday 11 November 2020.

    • Debate Pack
    • Armed forces
    • Defence
    • Defence policy
  • Research Briefing

    Undercover policing in England and Wales

    Thursday, 05 November, 2020

    This Library briefing paper discusses undercover policing in England and Wales. It explains how undercover operations are regulated and managed. It outlines the criticism of historic undercover policing units and provides details of the ongoing public inquiry into undercover policing.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence
    • Institutions
    • Police
  • Research Briefing

    Has anything changed in the Overseas Operations Bill?: Committee Stage report

    Monday, 02 November, 2020

    The Public Bill Committee for the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill concluded on 22 October 2020. Despite a significant number of tabled amendments to Parts 1 and 2 of the Bill, no changes were made. The Bill is not without controversy and MPs are expected to return to some of its more contentious provisions when it comes back to the Floor of the House. Report Stage is scheduled for 3 November 2020.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Civil law
    • Criminal law
    • Institutions
    • International law
  • Insight

    North Korea’s nuclear ambitions on display

    Wednesday, 21 October, 2020

    What does the unveiling of new ballistic missiles indicate about Kim Jong-un's nuclear programme?

    • Insight
    • Asia Pacific
    • Defence

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