Insight
Same-sex marriage in the UK’s Overseas Territories
The Privy Council ruled the Cayman Islands and Bermuda constitutions do not provide the right for same-sex marriage. What is the situation in other Territories?
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Research Briefing
Aid to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
In August 2021, the Taliban captured Kabul. The UN, NGOs, and countries are now considering how to deliver aid to Afghanistan without Taliban interference.
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Debate Pack
Role of British and overseas judges in Hong Kong
A Westminster Hall debate on the role of British and overseas judges in Hong Kong is scheduled for Wednesday 30 March 2022, from 9.30-11.00am. The debate will be led by Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP.
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Research Briefing
Ukraine crisis: Recognition, military action, and international law
As Russia begins widespread military action against Ukraine, this briefing outlines some of the international legal issues involved.
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Research Briefing
LGBT+ rights and issues in Pacific islands
This briefing focuses on LGBT+ rights and issues in five jurisdictions in Oceania, and one non-independent jurisdiction, Cook Islands.
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Insight
Ukraine: Fears Russia could use chemical weapons
Western military chiefs have expressed concern that Russia could resort to the use of chemical weapons in Ukraine.
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Debate Pack
Gender-specific religious persecution
A Backbench Business Committee debate on gender-specific religious persecution is scheduled for Thursday 17 March 2022 at 1.30pm in Westminster Hall. The debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP and Dr Lisa Cameron MP.
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Debate Pack
Maintaining peace and stability in the Balkans
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Maintaining peace and stability in the Balkans’ is scheduled for Wednesday 16 March 2022, from 9.00am to 11.00am. The debate will be led by Wayne David MP.
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Research Briefing
Organising humanitarian aid and help for Ukraine
Russia's actions in Ukraine threaten a humanitarian crisis. The Government advises those in the UK seeking to help to make cash donations to registered charities.
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Research Briefing
No-fly zones and Ukraine
The UK and NATO have ruled out establishing a no-fly zone in Ukraine. What is their legal basis and when have they been used before?
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Research Briefing
Military Assistance to Ukraine 2014-2021
What military assistance did the UK, the US, NATO and the EU give to Ukraine between 2014 and 2021?
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Research Briefing
LGBT+ rights and issues in Europe
This briefing provides an overview of LGBT+ rights and issues in Europe, focussing mainly on developments in Central and Eastern European states
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Research Briefing
NATO’s response to Russian military action in Ukraine
NATO has condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine. It held a leaders’ virtual summit on 25 February.
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Research Briefing
Professional Qualifications Bill [HL] 2021-22
The Professional Qualifications Bill [HL] creates a new legal framework for the recognition of professional qualifications gained outside the UK and reforms the practice of regulators. This briefing summarises the debate and amendments to the Bill up to the Commons committee stage on 18 January 2022.
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Research Briefing
Ukraine: Consular assistance for British nationals
This page summarises consular assistance available to British nationals wishing to leave Ukraine and links to helplines.
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