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Debate Pack

Reports from the International Development Committee and Government responses on the Syrian refugee crisis and DfID’s programme in Nigeria

Tuesday, 14 March, 2017

On Thursday 23 March 2017, MPs will debate the First Report from the International Development Committee of Session 2015-16, Syrian refugee crisis, HC 463, and the Government Response, HC 902, and the Second Report from the International Development Committee of Session 2016-17, DfID's programme in Nigeria, HC 110, and the Government Response, HC 735. The debate will start at 1.30pm in Westminster Hall and has been initiated by the Chairman of the International Development Committee, Stephen Twigg MP.
Research Briefing

European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill: analysis of Lords’ amendments

Friday, 10 March, 2017

This Commons Library briefing analyses the Lords’ new clauses on EU/EEA citizens in the UK and on a ‘meaningful vote’ at the end of the negotiations, for the Bill's return to the Commons.
Debate Pack

Human rights and the political situation in Turkey

Monday, 06 March, 2017

A Backbench Business debate on ‘Human rights and the political situation in Turkey’ will be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 9 March 2017 from 3.00pm. The debate has been initiated by Joan Ryan, David Lammy, Tommy Sheppard and Sir Peter Bottomley.
Debate Pack

UK policy on torture and the treatment of asylum claims

Wednesday, 01 March, 2017

A backbench business debate on a motion relating to UK policy on torture and the treatment of asylum claims will be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 2 March 2017. Dr Tania Mathias, Alistair Carmichael, Dr Lisa Cameron and Kate Green will open and lead the debate.
Research Briefing

Women around the world: International Women’s Day 2017

Monday, 27 February, 2017

This Commons library briefing gives an introduction to International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated on the 8th of March. It examines a variety of indicators for women’s equality both in the UK and internationally.
Research Briefing

Parliament’s role in ratifying treaties

Friday, 17 February, 2017

Parliament now has a statutory role in ratifying treaties. As this Commons Library briefing paper explains, the Government must lay most treaties before Parliament for 21 sitting days before it can ratify them, and the Commons can block ratification indefinitely. However, there is no statutory requirement for a debate or vote, and parliament cannot amend treaties.
Debate Pack

E-petitions 171928 and 178844 relating to a state visit by President Donald Trump

Thursday, 16 February, 2017

This Debate Pack has been prepared ahead of the debate on two e-petitions, numbers 171928 and 178844, relating to the proposed state visit by President Trump. The debate will be held on Monday 20 February 2017.
Research Briefing

Japan: February 2017 update

Wednesday, 08 February, 2017

Politically dominant at home despite the continuing sluggishness of the Japanese economy, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces serious challenges in charting a positive way forward on relations with the US under the new Trump Administration and with China, where their territorial dispute over the East China Sea continues to cast a deep shadow. This briefing surveys the outlook for Japan during 2017 both at home and abroad.
Debate Pack

Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

Tuesday, 07 February, 2017

This Debate Pack has been prepared ahead of the debate on 'Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories', to be held on Thursday 9 February 2017. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, following a representation by Sir Desmond Swayne, Mark Williams, Chris Bryant, Tommy Sheppard and Dr Tania Mathias.
Debate Pack

Domestic Ivory Market in the UK

Tuesday, 31 January, 2017

The Petitions Committee have scheduled a debate in Westminster Hall on Monday 6 February 2017 at 4.30pm on the motion “That this House has considered e-petition 165905 relating to the domestic ivory market in the UK”. Luke Hall MP, a member of the Petitions Committee, will lead the debate. Petition to Parliament and Government Response from DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs): https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/165905
Research Briefing

European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill

Monday, 30 January, 2017

This Library briefing analyses the short Bill that offers Parliament its first opportunity to give legal effect to the result of the EU referendum by providing the UK Government with authority to trigger Article 50 on leaving the EU.
Debate Pack

Protecting civil society space across the world

Tuesday, 24 January, 2017

This Debate Pack has been prepared ahead of the debate on 'Protecting civil society space across the world', to be held on Thursday 26 January. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, following a representation by Jim Shannon, Fiona Bruce and Patrick Grady.
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UK relations with West African countries

Friday, 20 January, 2017

The House of Commons Library prepares a briefing in hard copy and/or online for most non-legislative debates in the Chamber and Westminster Hall other than half-hour debates. Debate Packs are produced after the announcement of parliamentary business. They are intended to provide a summary or overview of the issue being debated and identify relevant briefings and useful documents, including press and parliamentary material. More detailed briefing can be prepared for Members on request to the Library.
Research Briefing

Treaty negotiations: when has the Government published its position?

Thursday, 19 January, 2017

How much information does the Government give Parliament about its position in advance of treaty negotiations? Is it bound to provide Parliament with information on its 'red lines' and strategies? This note looks at some past examples of White and Green Papers ahead of treaty negotiations.
Research Briefing

China’s domestic politics and foreign policy: January 2017 analysis

Thursday, 19 January, 2017

This briefing is an exploratory analysis of trends – drawing on the views of selected experts – in the domestic politics and foreign policy of the People’s Republic of China.

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