Debate Pack
Estimates: FCDO spending on the international development strategy
The debate on 6 July will focus on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) spending and the new international development strategy, published in May 2022.
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Research Briefing
The UK’s 2022 aid strategy
In May 2022 the Government published its aid strategy. The paper describes the four priorities, how UK aid will be delivered, and the known spending commitments.
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Debate Pack
Iran’s nuclear programme
A Backbench Business Committee debate on Iran's nuclear programme is scheduled for Thursday 30 June 2022 in the House of Commons chamber.
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Debate Pack
Anniversaries of the handover of Hong Kong and the implementation of the National Security Law
A Westminster Hall debate on the anniversaries of the handover of Hong Kong and the implementation of the National Security Law is scheduled for Wednesday 29 June 2022, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill 2022-2023
This briefing looks at the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill. What it does, questions over whether it breaks international law, why the Government is introducing the Bill, and the reaction to it including from the EU and political parties in Northern Ireland.
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Debate Pack
The UK-hosted International Conference on the Freedom of Religion or Belief
A Westminster Hall debate on the work of the UK-hosted International Conference on the Freedom of Religion or Belief is scheduled for Tuesday 28 June 2022, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Fiona Bruce MP.
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Insight
The Northern Ireland Protocol: EU legal action against the UK
The EU has launched legal action against the UK, following the Government’s publication of its Northern Ireland Protocol Bill on 13 June. What happens next?
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Research Briefing
NATO Summit 2022 Madrid
NATO holds its next summit in Madrid in June 2022. This page explains what's on the agenda and where to find more information from the Commons Library.
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Research Briefing
CHOGM 2022 in Rwanda: Key issues
Commonwealth leaders will meet in Rwanda from 20 to 25 June 2022. Discussion may include global health, Rwanda's human rights record and the position of the Secretary General.
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Research Briefing
NATO’s Strategic Concept
NATO Leaders are expected to adopt a new Strategic Concept at a summit in Madrid on 28-30 June 2022. A statement of NATO's values and purpose, what is the new Concept expected to say in light of Russia's recent invasion of Ukraine?
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Research Briefing
Work of the Council of Europe and the expulsion of Russia
This briefing paper provides an overview of the work of the Council of Europe and also covers the recent expulsion of Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
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Research Briefing
Australia: 2022 general election
Australia held a general election on 21 May 2022. After almost a decade in power, the Liberal-National coalition were defeated, with Labor's Anthony Albanese forming the next government.
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Research Briefing
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons entered into force in January 2021. The nuclear weapon states have not signed and ratified the new treaty which raises the question of what it can realistically achieve.
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Debate Pack
Work of the Council of Europe
A Westminster Hall debate on the work of the Council of Europe is scheduled for Wednesday 15 June 2022, from 9:30am to 11:00am. The debate will be led by John Howell MP.
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Research Briefing
International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2021-22 session
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.
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