Research Briefing
Treatment of LGBTI Citizens Worldwide
This Library Note has been written to support the House of Lords debate on the global treatment of LGBTI citizens.
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Research Briefing
Debate on the Role and Capabilities of the UK Armed Forces in the Light of Global and Domestic Threats to Stability and Security
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material which may be of assistance in preparing for the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on the role and capabilities of the UK Armed Forces in the light of global and domestic threats to stability and security.
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Research Briefing
Sustainable Development Goals: Parliamentary Perspectives
UN member states are expected to agree a set of sustainable development goals (SDGs) at a high level summit in New York from 25 to 27 September 2015. This Library Note provides information on issues relating to the SDGs which have attracted parliamentary attention over recent months including the number of goals; universal health coverage; climate change; and implementation and monitoring.
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Research Briefing
Debate on the Report from the Extradition Law Committee on Extradition: UK Law and Practice
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material which may be of assistance in preparing for the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on the Report from the Extradition Law Committee on Extradition: UK Law and Practice
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Research Briefing
QSD on the Effectiveness of the United Nations, in Particular the Selection Processes for the Secretary-General and Other Senior Appointments
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on the effectiveness of the UN, particularly the selection process for the Secretary-General and other senior appointments.
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Research Briefing
Debate on the Report from the EU Committee on Civilian Use of Drones in the EU
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material which may be of assistance in preparing for the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on the report from the EU Committee on the civilian use of drones in the European Union.
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Research Briefing
Agreement on Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities
This In Focus examines the nuclear deal agreed between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries regarding Iran’s nuclear capabilities. It also provides a background to the agreement and sets out some of the reaction to the deal.
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Research Briefing
Debate on the Report from the EU Committee on the Proposal to Establish Provisional Measures in the Area of International Protection for the Benefit of Italy and Greece
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material which may be of assistance in preparing for the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on the report from the EU Committee on the proposal to establish provisional measures in the area of international protection for the benefit of Italy and Greece.
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Research Briefing
QSD on the Outbreak of Ebola in Sierra Leone and Healthcare Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material which may be of assistance in preparing for the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone and on healthcare systems in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Research Briefing
Debate on Worldwide Violations of Article 18 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Priority Given by the UK and the International Community to Upholding Freedom of Religion and Belief
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate on worldwide violations of Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the priority given by the UK and the international community to upholding freedom of religion and belief.
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The ‘Responsibility to Protect’ and the Application of this International Norm by the UK and the UN
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.
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Research Briefing
Greek Referendum on EU, ECB and IMF Bailout Proposals, 5 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.
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Research Briefing
Human Rights in South Sudan
This In Focus Note highlights the civil war in South Sudan, including the associated violence and alleged human rights abuses the conflict has caused.
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Research Briefing
US Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
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.
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Research Briefing
Reports into Investigatory Powers
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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