Research Briefing
Politics in Pakistan 2022-24 and upcoming elections
Starting from Imran Khan's removal as Prime Minister in April 2022, this briefing looks at political events in Pakistan up to the February 2024 elections.
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Debate Pack
In brief: Deportation and early removal of foreign national offenders
Deportation of foreign national offenders is a longstanding government priority. All foreign nationals convicted of a crime in the UK and given a prison sentence are considered for deportation.
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Research Briefing
The end of REUL? Progress in reforming retained EU law
The UK Government has a programme to reform laws and policies previously governed by EU law. This briefing explains what progress has been made to revoke and reform that legacy law so far.
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Debate Pack
Freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria
A Westminster Hall debate on freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria will take place on Tuesday 6 February 2024, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Jim Shannon MP.
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Debate Pack
Relationship between the UK and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
A Westminster Hall debate on the relationship between the UK and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq is scheduled for Wednesday 7 February 2024, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Jack Lopresti MP.
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Research Briefing
The Northern Ireland Protocol and Windsor Framework
A short overview of what is the Northern Ireland Protocol, what it does, how it was changed by the Windsor Framework and new proposals in the January 2024 devolution deal
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Research Briefing
Poland: 2023 parliamentary elections and new government
Following parliamentary elections in October 2023, the Law and Justice party lost office after eight years in power. A new government headed by Donald Tusk took office in December 2023. This paper provides an overview of the election and change in government.
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Debate Pack
Freedom and democracy in Iran
A debate on freedom and democracy in Iran will take place on Thursday 1 February 2024, in the House of Commons chamber. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Bob Blackman MP.
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Research Briefing
An introduction to UK arms exports
A short introduction to UK arms exports. This briefing explains what arms exports are, what controls are in place and the process for granting licenses. It briefly looks at some of the most commonly raised concerns about UK arms exports.
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Debate Pack
Religious persecution and the World Watch List 2024
A Westminster Hall debate on religious persecution and the World Watch List 2024 is scheduled for Thursday 25 January 2024, from 1.30 to 4.30pm. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Fiona Bruce MP.
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Debate Pack
Future of human rights in Hong Kong
A Westminster Hall debate on the future of human rights in Hong Kong is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 23 January, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be opened by Tim Loughton MP.
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Debate Pack
Defence and international affairs
There will be a general debate on defence and international affairs in the Commons Chamber on Wednesday 24 January 2024.
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Debate Pack
UK response to international human rights abuses
A Westminster Hall debate on the UK response to international human rights abuses is scheduled for Wednesday 24 January 2024, from 2.30 to 4.00pm. The debate will be led by Sarah Owen MP.
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Debate Pack
The future of Girlguiding in the British Overseas Territories (OTs)
A Westminster Hall debate on the future of Girlguiding in the British Overseas Territories (OTs) will take place on Tuesday 23 January 2024, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Jim Shannon MP and Caroline Nokes MP.
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Research Briefing
What was agreed at COP28?
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) was held from 30 November to 1 December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This briefing covers new developments from the conference and their reception.
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