This House of Lords Library Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate on the Report from the European Union Committee Brexit: Movement of People in the Cultural Sector (19th Report, HL Paper 182).
European Union Committee Report: Brexit: Movement of People in the Cultural Sector (146KB PDF)
European Union Committee Report: Brexit: Movement of People in the Cultural Sector (146KB PDF)
The UK is a signatory to the convention establishing an international claims commission for Ukraine. The commission would assess claims for compensation for damage and losses caused by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The House of Lords International Agreements Committee has broadly welcomed the convention, but also raised concerns about the scope and efficacy of the commission.
Recent tensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina have raised concerns about stability and security in the country, particularly due to reports of external influence and recent secessionist rhetoric in Republika Srpska. This briefing outlines recent developments, international responses and the UK government’s position on Bosnia and Herzegovina ahead of a House of Lords debate on the subject.
The second reading of the Sporting Events Bill [HL] is due to take place in the House of Lords on 3 June 2026. The bill would establish a common legislative framework that could be applied to major sporting events in the UK. It would cover ticket touting, advertising and trading, unauthorised association and transport.
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