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  • Research Briefing

    Iran’s 2024 elections

    Tuesday, 26 March, 2024

    Iranians went to the polls in March. How might the election results affect Iranian politics and political stability?

    • Research Briefing
    • International law
    • Middle East
  • Insight

    Iran’s 2024 elections

    Tuesday, 26 March, 2024

    Iranians went to the polls in March. How might the election results affect Iranian politics and political stability?

    • Insight
    • International law
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]

    Thursday, 21 March, 2024

    The Investigatory Powers Act (Amendment) Bill would amend the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, which governs lawful access by public bodies to communications and data. It was introduced in the House of Lords in November 2023

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Defence
    • Institutions
    • Security
  • Debate Pack

    Human rights in Sri Lanka

    Tuesday, 19 March, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate on human rights in Sri Lanka is scheduled for Wednesday 20 March 2024, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be led by Elliot Colburn MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Asia Pacific
    • Institutions
  • Debate Pack

    Treatment of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan

    Friday, 15 March, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate on the treatment of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan is scheduled for Wednesday 20 March 2024, from 2:30 - 4:00pm. The debate will be led by Elliot Colburn MP

    • Debate Pack
    • Asia Pacific
    • Equality
    • Institutions
  • Debate Pack

    International support for Armenian refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh

    Thursday, 14 March, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate on international support for Armenian refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh is scheduled for Tuesday 19 March 2024, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be opened by Carol Monaghan MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Asia Pacific
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    What is NATO?

    Thursday, 14 March, 2024

    This paper explains what NATO is, its structure and purpose, and how it has evolved since its formation in 1949.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    How do countries join NATO?

    Thursday, 14 March, 2024

    Any European country can join NATO. This paper explains how countries can join the Alliance.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence policy
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    NATO enlargement: Sweden and Finland

    Monday, 11 March, 2024

    This briefing explains Finland and Sweden's decision to join NATO and the process involved in them joining the alliance.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence policy
    • Europe
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    Politics in Pakistan 2022-24 and upcoming elections

    Tuesday, 13 February, 2024

    Starting from Imran Khan's removal as Prime Minister in April 2022, this briefing looks at political events in Pakistan up to the February 2024 elections.

    • Research Briefing
    • Asia Pacific
    • Institutions
  • Debate Pack

    In brief: Deportation and early removal of foreign national offenders

    Friday, 02 February, 2024

    Deportation of foreign national offenders is a longstanding government priority. All foreign nationals convicted of a crime in the UK and given a prison sentence are considered for deportation.

    • Debate Pack
    • Crime
    • Immigration
    • Institutions
  • Debate Pack

    Freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria

    Thursday, 01 February, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate on freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria will take place on Tuesday 6 February 2024, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Jim Shannon MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Africa
    • Institutions
  • Debate Pack

    Relationship between the UK and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

    Thursday, 01 February, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate on the relationship between the UK and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq is scheduled for Wednesday 7 February 2024, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Jack Lopresti MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Institutions
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    The Northern Ireland Protocol and Windsor Framework

    Thursday, 01 February, 2024

    A short overview of what is the Northern Ireland Protocol, what it does, how it was changed by the Windsor Framework and new proposals in the January 2024 devolution deal

    • Research Briefing
    • Devolution
    • EU law and treaties
    • Europe
    • International law
    • Brexit
  • Debate Pack

    Freedom and democracy in Iran

    Friday, 26 January, 2024

    A debate on freedom and democracy in Iran will take place on Thursday 1 February 2024, in the House of Commons chamber. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Bob Blackman MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Institutions
    • Middle East

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