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As states sanction Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, this briefing sets out the arguments around seizing another state's assets, and explains the intensifying debate on how international law affects sanctions.
Research Briefing
This briefing focuses on the October 2024 agreement between the UK and Mauritius concerning the British Indian Ocean Territory/Chagos Islands and the US/UK military base on Diego Garcia, including the reaction to the agreement, and how it may be scrutinised by Parliament
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Parliament has a role in scrutinising the UK Government's treaty-making. This paper explores recent calls for Parliament's role to be expanded.
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How is Iran's nuclear programme developing and are talks still on the table?
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A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
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Parts of the UK-US Mutual Defence Agreement, which underpins nuclear cooperation between the two countries, were due to expire in December 2024.
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Two years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, states continue to discuss setting up a tribunal dedicated to prosecuting aggression against Ukraine. This briefing outlines how a Special Tribunal on the Crime of Aggression may be set up, and progress to date.
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In February 2020, the Government confirmed the existence of a programme to replace the UK's nuclear warhead. What stage is the programme at and how much is it expected to cost?
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The UK was the first country to sign a long term bilateral security agreement with Ukraine in January 2024. What security guarantees had NATO and the G7 countries previously made?
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Planning for the post conflict reconstruction of Ukraine has begun. The use of sanctioned Russian assets to help fund reconstruction is among the issues being discussed.
Research Briefing
A Summit on Peace in Ukraine was held in Switzerland on 15 and 16 June 2024.
Research Briefing
People making unauthorised journeys to claim asylum in the UK could be sent to Rwanda under a controversial relocation treaty.
Research Briefing
UK aid and diplomatic efforts to support refugees globally
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Iranians went to the polls in March. How might the election results affect Iranian politics and political stability?
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Iranians went to the polls in March. How might the election results affect Iranian politics and political stability?
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