This House of Lords Library briefing provides background reading in advance of the question for short debate on Tuesday 18 October 2016 on the potential effect on peace and stability in Europe and around the world of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union.
Potential Effect on Peace and Security of the United Kingdom Leaving the European Union (89 KB , PDF)
Potential Effect on Peace and Security of the United Kingdom Leaving the European Union (89 KB , PDF)
The briefing looks at the bill’s provisions, as well as providing background to the investigatory powers regime and recent reviews by the Home Office and Lord Anderson. The briefing concludes with commentary on the bill’s proposals.
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This year’s King’s Speech will take place at a particular volatile time in global affairs. The crisis in Gaza, war in Ukraine, and the wider diplomatic challenges associated by the actions of nations such as China continue to occupy the international agenda. At the same time, the UK has reorientated its defence priorities to take account of the shifting global environment and the changing nature of global threats. This briefing examines a range of those issues before the King addresses Parliament on 7 November 2023.
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe is a multilateral institution, which deals with a wide range of security-related issues including conflict prevention, human rights and economic and environmental activities. It is described as a forum for political dialogue and joint action. Its decisions are not legally binding and are taken by consensus on a political basis. However, the war in Ukraine has raised questions over its future role.
