Research Briefing
Nepal: 2026 legislative election and future prospects
Nepal has elected a former rapper as prime minister following parliamentary elections in March 2026 in the wake of widespread youth protests.
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Research Briefing
The European Convention on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act 1998
The UK is a member of the European Convention on Human Rights and gives effect to it through the Human Rights Act 1998. This paper considers debate about reform of the Human Rights Act and the UK's membership of the Convention
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Research Briefing
The UK’s Global Partnerships Conference 2026: Outcomes
Global aid is falling. The conference compact said more funding, from more diverse sources, should be raised and collaboration on development goals increased.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Finding funding for UK aid organisations
How UK aid organisations may be able to access financial support. This page will no longer be updated.
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Research Briefing
UK–EU Agreement on Gibraltar: Draft text and next steps
The UK and EU have agreed the text of a treaty on Gibraltar's relationship with the EU, linking Gibraltar to the EU Schengen area and EU customs union
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Research Briefing
Overview: Where are all the world’s nuclear weapons?
Who are the nuclear weapon states?
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons in Europe
The debate over nuclear weapons in Europe is gaining traction following France's proposals for greater nuclear cooperation among European allies.
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Research Briefing
Looking ahead to the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty Review Conference 2026
The five-yearly Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) begins on 27 April 2026.
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Research Briefing
Supreme Court judgment on the meaning of “sex” in the Equality Act 2010: For Women Scotland
The Supreme Court has ruled that references to “sex”, “man” and “woman” in the Equality Act refer to biological sex (a person’s sex at birth).
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Research Briefing
Proscribed Terrorist Organisations
The Home Secretary can proscribe organisations believed to be involved in terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2000
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons profile: France
In March 2026, President Macron announced significant changes to France's nuclear posture.
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Research Briefing
Government support for freedom of religion or belief in China
A Westminster Hall debate on government support for freedom of religion or belief in China is scheduled for Wednesday 18 March 2026, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by Marie Rimmer MP.
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Research Briefing
International parental child abduction in England and Wales
A brief overview of international parental child abduction, including relevant provisions of the Child Abduction Act 1984 and the 1980 Hague Convention.
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Research Briefing
Middle East: Consular assistance for British nationals 2026
This page summarises consular assistance available to British nationals wishing to leave the Middle East in 2026.
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Research Briefing
Government policy on NATO and the High Arctic
A Westminster Hall debate on government policy on NATO and the High Arctic is scheduled for Wednesday 4 March 2026, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by Alex Ballinger MP.
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