Research Briefing
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill 2023-24
The Safety of Rwanda Bill was introduced in the Commons on 7 December 2023. Second reading is on 12 December. The bill seeks to enable the removal of asylum seekers to Rwanda.
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Research Briefing
Argentina: 2023 presidential election and future relations with the UK
Argentina held a presidential election on 22 October 2023, with a run-off poll taking place on 19 November. Javier Milei won the election.
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Debate Pack
E-petitions relating to Israel and Palestine
A Westminster Hall debate on e-petitions 648225, 648383 and 648292, relating to Israel and Palestine, is scheduled for Monday 11 December 2023 from 4:30pm, for up to three hours. The debate will be led by Cat Smith MP.
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Debate Pack
75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Convention on Genocide
A debate on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Convention on Genocide will take place on Thursday 7 December 2023, in Westminster Hall from 1.30-4.00pm. The debate has been scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Tony Lloyd MP, John Howell MP and Jim Shannon MP.
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Debate Pack
Public registers of beneficial ownership in the Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies
A debate on the implementation of public registers of beneficial ownership in the UK’s Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies will take place on Thursday 7 December 2023, in the House of Commons Chamber. The debate has been scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Dame Margaret Hodge MP
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Debate Pack
Sri Lankan Tamils and human rights
A Westminster Hall debate on Sri Lankan Tamils and human rights is scheduled for Tuesday 5 December 2023, from 2.30-4.00pm. The debate will be led by Martyn Day MP.
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Debate Pack
The 20th anniversary of the repeal of section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988
On 29 November 2023, there will be a debate the 20th anniversary of the repeal of section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988. The debate will be opened by Ben Bradshaw MP.
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Research Briefing
Madagascar: 2023 presidential election and relations with the UK
On 16 November 2023 Madagascar held a presidential election, postponed from the original date of 9 November. Incumbent president Andry Rajoelina was re-elected, but opposition candidates do not accept the results.
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Research Briefing
Yemen in 2023: Conflict and status of peace talks
The situation in Yemen in 2023, negotiations for a political settlement, and the UK's role.
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Debate Pack
Debt in Africa
A Westminster Hall debate on debt in Africa is scheduled for Tuesday 21 November 2023, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be opened by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP.
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Research Briefing
Emerging and disruptive defence technologies
Emerging and disruptive technologies are changing the way the world operates. For defence, they present both challenge and opportunity.
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Research Briefing
COP28: The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference
The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) is to be held from 30 November to 1 December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). This briefing covers the main themes of COP28.
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Research Briefing
UK aid and China
No UK aid to the Chinese Government has been provided since 2011. UK aid engagement with China continues, however, including through research partnerships.
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Research Briefing
Slovakia: 2023 general election and formation of a new coalition government
Slovakia held a general election on 30 September 2023. The Smer-SD party won the most seats in the National Council and has since formed a coalition government.
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Debate Pack
UK support for stability in Libya
A Westminster Hall debate on UK support for stability in Libya is scheduled for Wednesday 18 October 2023, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Fabian Hamilton MP.
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