Debate Pack
This page has been prepared for the debate in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 6 September 2017 from 2.30pm to 4.00pm on the ‘International Day of Democracy’. The debate has been initiated by Stuart C. McDonald MP.
Research Briefing
What happened at the second round of Brexit negotiations from 17 to 20 July 2017 and what have we learnt? This first phase of the negotiations aims to reach agreement on citizens' rights, the financial settlement and the border between Ireland the Northern Ireland, as well as other separation issues, such as Euratom, EU external agreements and dispute resolution. But there was little evidence of agreement on any of these, and the UK Government has been asked for more clarification at the next round. A lot is at stake, because if sufficient progress isn't made by October, the negotiations will not move on to future relations, an EU-UK trade agreement or transitional arrangements.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing gives a short introduction to the 47-member Council of Europe, which is a human rights and democracy organisation, entirely separate from the EU. Its best-known products are the European Convention on Human Rights and the European Court of Human Rights that oversees how the Convention is implemented.
Research Briefing
The UK is sending more troops to Afghanistan as part of a wider increase in NATO troop numbers.
Debate Pack
Debate pack for the Westminster Hall debate on British prisoners in Iran.
Research Briefing
The border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and how it will operate, is one of the three main areas of discussion in the first phase of Brexit negotiations . This paper sets out the different UK and EU negotiating positions as well as how they both pledge to honour the Good Friday Agreement, and what this pledge commits both sides to. It looks at how the Northern Irish devolved government is inputting into the talks, and how the confidence and supply deal between the Conservative party and the DUP might impact on the negotiations. This paper explores how people will move between the two countries, and how the Common Travel Area might be maintained. It also looks at the complexities of avoiding a 'hard border', the stated position of both the EU and the UK, while still adhering to EU rules on moving goods between itself and countries outside the Single Market and Customs Union.
Debate Pack
This Debate Pack has been prepared for the general debate on 'Exiting the European Union and sanctions', to be held in the main chamber on Wednesday 19 July 2017
Research Briefing
The Brexit negotiations: what, when and how? This paper looks at the agenda and timetable for the first phase of talks, who is involved on the EU and UK sides, what they will be discussing and what positions - if any - they have taken so far.
Research Briefing
The Grenfell Tower fire has raised questions about how agencies plan for and respond to civil contingencies. This briefing looks at emergency planning in the UK.
Debate Pack
This House of Commons Library Debate Pack briefing provides information in anticipation of a debate entitled "Consultation with disabled people on the effect on their services of the UK leaving the EU". This debate is sponsored by Dr Lisa Cameron MP and will take place on Tuesday 11th July at 4.30pm in Westminster Hall.
Debate Pack
This Debate Pack has been prepared for the Westminster Hall debate on ‘Global education before the G20 Summit', to be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 6 July 2017, from 1.30pm to 3.00pm, initiated by Stephen Twigg MP.
Debate Pack
This Debate Pack has been prepared for the general debate on ‘Israel and Palestinian talks', to be held in the Main Chamber on 5 July 2017.
Debate Pack
This Debate Pack has been prepared for the Westminster Hall debate on the 'Persecution of Christians and the role of UK embassies', to be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 4 July 2017, from 9:30-11:00am, initiated by Jim Shannon MP.
Debate Pack
This Debate Pack has been prepared for the Westminster Hall debate on the 'Kurdistan region in Iraq', to be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 4 July 2017, from 2:30-4:00pm, initiated by Jack Lopresti MP.
Research Briefing
What is an EU (Approvals) Bill and why is one needed now? This Bill concerns draft EU proposals concerning Albania and Serbia participating as observers in the EU's Fundamental Rights Agency, and an agreement between the EU and Canada on competition laws. This paper provides background on the proposals and explains why an Act of Parliament is needed for the UK Government to approve them in the Council of the European Union.
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