In Focus
The Korean war began 70 years ago. This article summarises how the UK was involved in the conflict, including the extent of its contribution in support of the United Nations response. It also summarises how Parliament was kept informed of developments at the time.
In Focus
This article looks at the measures G20 nations have taken to help developing countries deal with the financial effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. It particularly looks at the initiative to pause debt service payments, which is the subject of an oral question in the House of Lords on 10 June 2020.
Research Briefing
There has been concern over what Beijing’s decision to implement a national security law in Hong Kong could mean for freedoms in the territory.
In Focus
Coronavirus is believed to have originated in a ‘wet market’ selling wild animals in the city of Wuhan in China. This has provoked debate about the relationship between unsanitary conditions in some markets and the spread of diseases from animals to humans. The article summarises international efforts to regulate live animal markets, particularly those in Asia and Africa.
Current Affairs Digest
Catch up on international affairs articles you may have missed in May 2020, including Germany's approach to tackling coronavirus and plans to reopen the US economy.
Current Affairs Digest
Catch up on articles you may have missed on the constitution, government and parliament from May 2020. Articles this month take a closer look at Covid-19 and human rights legislation.
Research Briefing
This briefing on the 200th anniversary of the discovery of Antarctica explores the history of the UK’s involvement in Antarctica since 1820.
Research Briefing
A range of international bodies and coalitions are responding to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Research Briefing
The House of Lords EU Committee’s report on the UK’s influence on the EU after Brexit will be debated on 12 May 2020.
In Focus
To mark 75 years since the liberation of the Channel Islands, this article explores how the islands were occupied and how the occupation was debated in the House of Lords.
Current Affairs Digest
Catch-up on international affairs articles you may have missed from April 2020, including what impact coronavirus might have on Gaza.
In Focus
The Senate of Canada has moved to a former train station, where it will sit during the Ottawa Parliament’s own restoration and renewal programme. But this is not the only change that has affected Canada’s second chamber in recent years. The architecture of its appointments process has also been undergoing an overhaul.
Research Briefing
Reducing the number of road casualties is one of the targets of sustainable development goal 3.
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