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
Government rules out Combat Compensation Scheme
The government has announced it will not proceed with plans to introduce a new combat compensation scheme for armed forces personnel and veterans. This paper briefly explains the original proposals, concerns raised and the government's announcement.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus in Yemen – an unfolding catastrophe?
This Insight looks at the weakness of statistics on Covid-19 cases, responses from President Hadi’s UN-backed Government and that of Houthi rebels and the impact of falling aid funding on the country’s healthcare system.
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Insight
Coronavirus in Yemen – an unfolding catastrophe?
This Insight looks at the weakness of statistics on Covid-19 cases, responses from President Hadi’s UN-backed Government and that of Houthi rebels and the impact of falling aid funding on the country’s healthcare system.
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Research Briefing
Annexation of the West Bank
On 28 January 2020, the Trump Administration published its peace plan for the Middle East. Among its more controversial proposals is a land swap between Israel and the Palestinians. This would require Israel to annex land currently occupied by settlements in the West Bank. The Israeli Government plans to begin discussions in the Cabinet from 1 July.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: sanctions and humanitarian crises
Are sanctions against countries like Iran hindering them in their efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic?
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
This Insight looks at the main challenges facing the territories in responding to the crisis as well as Israeli and international donor responses.
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Insight
Coronavirus and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
This Insight looks at the main challenges facing the territories in responding to the crisis as well as Israeli and international donor responses.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Conflict zones and refugees in the Middle East
This is a fast-moving issue and should be read as correct at the date of publication (09.04.20). Experts warn there could be a coronavirus catastrophe in the Middle East. This is especially true in conflict zones and among refugees. The movement of fighters and refugees threatens to spread the virus around the region quickly. People in conflict zones, especially refugees, have precious little health infrastructure. The past two years have seen a
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Britons travelling abroad
The FCO has advised against all non-essential global travel and has urged Britons travelling abroad to return to the UK as soon as possible. MPs have questioned the government's response. Here we look at what the FCO has done to help British travellers return home and reaction from MPs and the media. The paper provides information on how to access FCO travel advice.
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Debate Pack
The situation in Yemen
A general debate on the situation in Yemen has been scheduled for Tuesday 24 March 2020 in the Main Chamber.
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Debate Pack
Freedom of religion or belief
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Freedom of religion or belief’ has been scheduled for Thursday 12 March 2020 from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. The debate has been initiated by Jim Shannon MP.
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Debate Pack
Radicalisation in the Palestinian school curriculum
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Radicalisation in the Palestinian school curriculum’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 10 March 2020 from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate has been initiated by Jonathan Gullis MP.
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Research Briefing
Syria: the Idlib crisis and ISIS
Military action around Idlib in north west Syria is threatening to force millions of people from their homes and cause a humanitarian catastrophe
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