Research Briefing
Yemen: humanitarian situation and UK aid
The UN has said Yemen is experiencing one of the world's worst humanitarian crisis. This paper describes the current situation and the role of UK aid.
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Research Briefing
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories in 2023-25: UN, ICC and ICJ statements and actions
What actions has the UN Secretary General, Security Council, General Assembly, International Court of Justice and International Criminal Court taken during the 2023-25 Israel-Hamas conflict?
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Debate Pack
Future of coastguard search and rescue helicopter services
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of coastguard search and rescue helicopter services on 14 January 2025. The debate will be opened by Alistair Carmichael MP.
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Debate Pack
Impact of conflict on women and girls
A Westminster Hall debate on the impact of conflict on women and girls will take place on Thursday 9 January 2025, from 1:30 to 4:30pm. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Alice Macdonald MP.
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Research Briefing
Russia’s use of nuclear threats during the Ukraine conflict
In November 2024 President Putin announced changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine. The move is another step in Russia's ongoing nuclear rhetoric associated with the conflict in Ukraine.
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Research Briefing
Digital trade governance: The UK’s approach
With the rise of technology and e-commerce, the UK aims to lead in international digital trade regulation.
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Research Briefing
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [HL] 2024-25
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill has its remaining Commons stages on 18 December 2024.. This briefing provides an overview on the background and content of the bill.
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons profile: Russia
In late 2024, President Putin approved a new Russian nuclear doctrine. This paper briefly examines Russia's nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes.
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Research Briefing
The 0.7% aid target
In 2013, the UK first hit the UN target of spending 0.7% of GNI on aid. This briefing looks at the target’s history in the UK and the current reduction to 0.5%.
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Research Briefing
What was agreed at COP29?
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) was held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This briefing covers new developments from the conference and their reception.
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Research Briefing
Help for British people abroad
What help can people receive from the consular service when they are abroad? This briefing highlights relevant guidance and discusses proposals for a legal right to consular assistance in cases involving human rights.
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Research Briefing
European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill 2024-25
The European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill 2024-25 second reading is scheduled for Friday 6 December 2024. This is a private members' bill.
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Research Briefing
UK-EU negotiations on Gibraltar-EU relations
The UK and EU have, since 2021, been negotiating a proposed agreement on Gibraltar’s relationship with the EU. This briefing provides background and an overview of the talks so far
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Debate Pack
Freedom of religion in Pakistan
A debate on freedom of religion In Pakistan will take place on Thursday 28 November 2024, in the House of Commons chamber. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Jim Shannon MP and Ruth Jones MP.
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Debate Pack
International status of Taiwan
A debate on the international status of Taiwan is scheduled to take place on Thursday 28 November 2024. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Blair McDougall MP.
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