International treaties and the Overseas Territories
How do international treaties and conventions apply to the UK's inhabited Overseas Territories?
Ukraine crisis
This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current conflict in Ukraine.
The Privy Council: history, functions and membership
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
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Research Briefing
The Crown and the constitution
A briefing paper on the constitutional aspects of the Crown
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Research Briefing
Scottish independence referendum: legal issues
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
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Research Briefing
UK-Rwanda Migration and Economic Development Partnership
People who have claimed asylum in the UK could be sent to Rwanda instead under a controversial relocation agreement, which the High Court has found to be lawful.
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Research Briefing
Sanctions against Russia
In response to Russian military action in Ukraine, Western allies and other partners across the globe have imposed an unprecedented package of coordinated sanctions against Russia.
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Debate Pack
International Human Rights Day 2022
There will be a debate on International Human Rights Day 2022 in Westminster Hall on 8 December 2022 at 13:30. This debate will be led by Margaret Ferrier MP.
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Debate Pack
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls 2022
There will be a debate on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls in Westminster Hall on 1 December 2022 at 15:00. This debate will be led by Jackie Doyle-Price MP.
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Research Briefing
British Indian Ocean Territory: UK to negotiate sovereignty 2022/23
Mauritius has disputed the UK's sovereignty, and the removal of local Chagossians by the UK is controversial. Talks are planned to resolve outstanding issues.
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Research Briefing
Human Rights Act reform
The Government has published a Bill of Rights Bill which would repeal the Human Rights Act 1998 and replace it with a new framework to implement the European Convention on Human Rights. It was introduced in the House of Commons on 22 June 2022. The Bill has not yet had its second reading and no date is currently scheduled.
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Research Briefing
The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: UK implementation
Explains what the UN CRPD is, how it works and describes the investigations into the UK’s compliance with the convention.
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Research Briefing
Implications of the Russian-backed referendums in Ukraine
At the end of September 2022 Moscow announced the annexation of four occupied regions of Ukraine following a series of referendums on joining on Russia, which were widely labelled a "sham" and a violation of international law.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Temporary business travel
This briefing explains what has changed for UK and EU businesses and individuals who travel to sell services in each other’s market.
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