Research Briefing
A short introduction to UK arms exports. This briefing explains what arms exports are, what controls are in place and the process for granting licenses. It briefly looks at some of the most commonly raised concerns about UK arms exports.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on religious persecution and the World Watch List 2024 is scheduled for Thursday 25 January 2024, from 1.30 to 4.30pm. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Fiona Bruce MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the future of human rights in Hong Kong is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 23 January, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be opened by Tim Loughton MP.
Debate Pack
There will be a general debate on defence and international affairs in the Commons Chamber on Wednesday 24 January 2024.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the UK response to international human rights abuses is scheduled for Wednesday 24 January 2024, from 2.30 to 4.00pm. The debate will be led by Sarah Owen MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the future of Girlguiding in the British Overseas Territories (OTs) will take place on Tuesday 23 January 2024, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Jim Shannon MP and Caroline Nokes MP.
Research Briefing
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) was held from 30 November to 1 December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This briefing covers new developments from the conference and their reception.
Research Briefing
This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements, urgent questions and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
Research Briefing
On 11 January the US and UK, supported by allies, launched strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. There has been considerable debate as to whether Parliament should have given its approval beforehand.
Research Briefing
Discussion and analysis of some key legal commentary on the Safety of Rwanda Bill next being debated on 16 January 2024.
Research Briefing
This briefing explains clauses of the Bill and summarises debates in the Commons and commentary, in advance of its third reading on 10 January 2024.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the UK Government's policy on Afghanistan is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 10 January, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be opened by Tobias Ellwood MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the role of the UK in ending malaria and neglected tropical diseases is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 9 January, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be opened by Patrick Grady MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on persecution of Buddhists in Tibet will take place on Thursday 14 December, from 4.00-5.30pm. The debate has been scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Jim Shannon MP.
Research Briefing
This briefing looks at the hundreds of thousands of Afghans who have been expelled in the last several months from Pakistan and Iran, returning to Afghanistan which is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis. It explores the situation in Pakistan and Iran, the reasons behind the move, and the UK Government response.
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