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The ‘Responsibility to Protect’ and the Application of this International Norm by the UK and the UN

Friday, 10 July, 2015

This Library Note provides background information on the ‘Responsibility to Protect’ (R2P) concept; surveys instances in which the concept has been either invoked or considered by the UN Security Council; and summarises challenges to the concept and the position of the UK Government on the doctrine. It has been written to support the debate in the House of Lords on this subject scheduled to take place on 16 July 2015.
Research Briefing

Greek Referendum on EU, ECB and IMF Bailout Proposals, 5 July 2015

Tuesday, 07 July, 2015

This In Focus Note provides information on the 5 July 2015 Referendum in Greece on whether to accept the terms of a bailout package offered by its creditors.
Research Briefing

Human Rights in South Sudan

Tuesday, 07 July, 2015

This In Focus Note highlights the civil war in South Sudan, including the associated violence and alleged human rights abuses the conflict has caused.
Research Briefing

US Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage

Tuesday, 07 July, 2015

This In Focus examines the recent ruling by the United States Supreme Court on same sex marriage, including the legal background and reaction to the decision.
- Research Briefing
- Foreign Policy
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Sustainability of the National Health Service as a Public Service Free at the Point of Need

Monday, 06 July, 2015

This Library Note has been written to support the House of Lords debate on the sustainability of the National Health Service as a public service free at the point of need.
- Research Briefing
- Health
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Reports into Investigatory Powers

Friday, 03 July, 2015

This Note provides a summary of the recommendations of recent reports, including the report of David Anderson QC, and supporting material on the use of investigatory powers.
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The Charleston Shootings and the Protests against the Confederate Flag in the United States

Wednesday, 01 July, 2015

This In Focus note examines the shootings in Charleston, North Carolina on 17 June 2015 and the subsequent debate surrounding the flying of the Confederate flag.
- Research Briefing
- Foreign Policy
Research Briefing

Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Wednesday, 01 July, 2015

This In Focus note provides a summary of the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership agreement between the EU and USA.
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Women in the House of Lords

Tuesday, 30 June, 2015

This Note provides a short history of women in the House of Lords, looking at the events which led to the first female Peers being permitted to sit in the House. It provides a list of ‘firsts’ for women in the House of Lords, and a list of women who have held significant office in the House.
- Research Briefing
- House of Lords
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Human Rights and Civil Liberties in the United Kingdom

Friday, 26 June, 2015

This Library Note draws on recent political developments to provide a concise background to ongoing discussions about human rights and civil liberties in the UK. It has been written to support the debate in the House of Lords on this subject on 2 July 2015.
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Drought in North Korea

Wednesday, 24 June, 2015

Following recent press reports on the drought in North Korea, this In Focus note examines the history of North Korea’s food insecurity and the mid-1990s famine. It also considers recent developments in the country’s agriculture and the potential for a new famine.
- Research Briefing
- Foreign Policy
Research Briefing

Parliamentary Elections in Denmark, June 2015

Wednesday, 24 June, 2015

This In Focus note provides information on the recent general election in Denmark, held on 18 June 2015.
- Research Briefing
- Foreign Policy
Research Briefing

The Salisbury-Addison Convention

Friday, 19 June, 2015

This In Focus note briefly outlines the Salisbury-Addison Convention, and its interpretation and development.
Research Briefing

The Honours System

Wednesday, 17 June, 2015

Following the publication of the recent Queen's Birthday Honours List, this In Focus note examines the workings of the honours system and proposals for its reform.
- Research Briefing
- Government
Research Briefing

Parliamentary Elections in Turkey, 2015

Wednesday, 17 June, 2015

This In Focus note provides a summary of the Turkish parliamentary elections which took place on 7 June 2015.
- Research Briefing
- Foreign Policy

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