Debate Pack
Lord Chancellor’s oath and the rule of law
On Wednesday 14 October 2020 from 9.30am there will be a Westminster Hall debate, in the name of Joanna Cherry MP, concerning the Lord Chancellor's oath and the rule of law.
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Debate Pack
June 2019 massacres in Sudan and the UK’s support for Sudan’s democratic transition
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘June 2019 massacres in Sudan and the UK’s support for Sudan’s democratic transition’ has been scheduled for Thursday 15 October 2020 from 3.00pm. The debate has been initiated by Harriet Baldwin MP
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Debate Pack
E-petition 300146 relating to China’s policy on its Uighur population
A Westminster Hall debate on E-petition 300146 relating to China’s policy on its Uighur population will be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 12 October 2020 at 6.00pm. The debate will be led by Chris Evans MP
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Debate Pack
China’s rapid expansion of the labour programme in Tibet
A Westminster Hall debate on China's rapid expansion of the labour programme in Tibet has been scheduled for Wednesday 7 October 2020 from 9.30-11.00am. The debate has been initiated by Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP and will consider reports co-published by the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.
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Research Briefing
Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill 2019-2021
The Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill 2019-2021 was introduced in the House of Commons on 24 September 2020. It is due to have Second Reading on 5 October. It would introduce a power in the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 to authorise conduct by officials and agents of the security and intelligence services, law enforcement, and certain other public authorities, which would otherwise constitute criminality.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement: dispute settlement and EU powers
The European Commission has launched infringement proceedings against the UK in relation to an alleged breach of the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement. This briefing paper provides an overview of the ongoing powers of the EU institutions in relation to UK compliance with EU law and the Withdrawal Agreement during the post-Brexit transition period, and outlines the dispute settlement procedures that will come into operation after the transition period.
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Debate Pack
Online Harms
A Westminster Hall debate on Online Harms is scheduled for 7 October 2020. The Member leading the debate is Holly Lynch MP.
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Research Briefing
UK deployment and recent political challenges in Mali
The UK is sending 250 soldiers to Mali to join the UN peacekeeping mission in 2020. Mali faces considerable political, security and governance challenges, compounded by a military coup in August 2020. This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the deployment and the situation in Mali.
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Research Briefing
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill 2019-21
The Government presented the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill on 18 March 2020, thereby meeting its 100-day self imposed deadline. Second Reading has been scheduled for 23 September 2020. Aspects of the Bill are already generating controversy.
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Debate Pack
The Rohingya humanitarian crisis and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic
A general debate on the Rohingya humanitarian crisis and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has been scheduled for Thursday 24 September 2020 in the Main Chamber. This debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Research Briefing
UK-China relations: a timeline
This paper provides a timeline of notable events in relations between the UK and China.
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Research Briefing
Principles of International Law: a brief guide
This briefing provides a brief overview of principles of international law, including how it works, its sources, and what happens when states breach their international obligations.
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Debate Pack
The situation in Yemen
A general debate on ‘The situation in Yemen’ has been scheduled for Thursday 24 September 2020 in the Main Chamber. This debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Research Briefing
The UK-China relationship 2017 to 2020
In the latter half of 2020 the largely cordial relationship between the UK and China has deteriorated sharply. This has happened after over two decades when, regardless of the political complexion of successive UK governments, the trend was towards closer engagement and cooperation. This briefing looks at why and how this has happened.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee: functions and tasks
This briefing paper provides an overview of the responsibilities of the Joint Committee, established to oversee the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement. It sets out the tasks that need to be undertaken by the Joint Committee and indicates whether they have been completed.
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