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    Victory in Europe Day 75th anniversary

    Wednesday, 06 May, 2020

    • In Focus
    • Defence
    • Foreign Policy
  • In Focus

    Nuclear weapons: A tactical advantage?

    Wednesday, 04 March, 2020

    New developments in nuclear weapons technology, particularly in the field of low-yield or ‘tactical’ weapons, have recently been deployed by international actors including the United States and Russia. This article examines the impact of these developments and whether they have increased the risk of a nuclear confrontation.

    • In Focus
    • Defence
  • Research Briefing

    Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages

    Wednesday, 19 February, 2020

    This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading and remaining stages of the Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill scheduled to take place in the House of Lords on 24 February 2020.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Defence
    • Justice
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    Defence, Diplomacy, and Development: Building a Safer, Fairer and Cleaner World

    Thursday, 23 January, 2020

    This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate due to take place on 30 January 2020 on the motion moved by Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale (Labour) that “this House takes note of the role played by defence, diplomacy and development policy in building a safer, fairer and cleaner world”.

    • Research Briefing
    • Communities
    • Defence
    • Economy
    • Environment
    • Family & Civil Law
    • Foreign Policy
    • International Law
    • International Trade
    • Justice
  • Research Briefing

    Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations

    Wednesday, 22 January, 2020

    This House of Lords Library Briefing contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming question for short debate on Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations on 27 January 2020.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence
  • Research Briefing

    Queen’s Speech January 2020: Debate in the House of Lords Day 1

    Friday, 03 January, 2020

    This House of Lords Library Briefing has been published ahead of day 1 of the Lords debate on the December 2019 Queen's Speech, covering the following subjects: foreign affairs, defence, international development, trade, climate change and the environment.

    • Research Briefing
    • Agriculture & Farming
    • Brexit & the EU
    • Defence
    • Economy
    • Environment
    • Foreign Policy
    • Government
    • International Law
    • International Trade
  • Research Briefing

    GCHQ: 100th Anniversary

    Wednesday, 23 October, 2019

    The House of Lords Library briefing has been produced to mark GCHQ’s 100th anniversary.

    • Research Briefing
    • Culture, Media & Sport
    • Defence
    • Foreign Policy
    • Government
    • Science & Technology
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    Situation in Syria and Iraq Following Turkey’s Invasion of Syria

    Monday, 21 October, 2019

    This House of Lords Library Briefing contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming question for short debate on the situation in Syria and Iraq following Turkey’s invasion of Syria.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence
    • Foreign Policy
  • Research Briefing

    Queen’s Speech: Debate in the House of Lords Day 4

    Friday, 11 October, 2019

    This House of Lords Library Briefing has been published ahead of day 4 of the Lords debate on the Queen’s Speech, covering the following subjects: home affairs, justice, local government, devolved affairs and constitutional affairs.

    • Research Briefing
    • Brexit & the EU
    • Business
    • Communities
    • Crime
    • Defence
    • Devolution
    • Elections
    • Housing
    • Immigration
    • Justice
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    Queen’s Speech: Debate in the House of Lords Days 1 and 2

    Thursday, 10 October, 2019

    This House of Lords Library Briefing has been published ahead of days 1 and 2 of the Lords debate on the Queen’s Speech, covering the following subjects: exiting the European Union, trade, foreign affairs and defence.

    • Research Briefing
    • Brexit & the EU
    • Defence
    • Economy
    • Foreign Policy
    • Government
    • International Trade
    • Justice
  • Research Briefing

    Battle of Arnhem: 75th Anniversary

    Tuesday, 03 September, 2019

    This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared to mark the 70th Operation Market Garden, an unsuccessful Allied operation during the Second World War. This briefing provides an overview of the Operation and details of the commemorative events taking place to mark this anniversary.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence
    • House of Lords
  • Research Briefing

    Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament: Recent Work

    Tuesday, 27 August, 2019

    This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate due to take place in the House of Lords on 9 September 2019 that “this House takes note of the recent work of the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament”.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence
    • Parliament
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    International Relations Committee Report: Rising Nuclear Risk, Disarmament and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

    Wednesday, 10 July, 2019

    This House of Lords Library Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate on the International Relations Committee Report: Rising Nuclear Risk, Disarmament and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence
  • Research Briefing

    Wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery: Mitigating Risks

    Tuesday, 25 June, 2019

    This House of Lords Library Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate on mitigating the risks posed by the wreck of SS Richard Montgomery.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence
  • Research Briefing

    Treaty of Versailles: 100th Anniversary

    Tuesday, 18 June, 2019

    On 28 June 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed in the Palace of Versailles, in the Hall of Mirrors. This briefing has been prepared in advance of the centenary. It provides an overview of the peace negotiations and a summary of the terms of the treaty.

    • Research Briefing
    • Culture, Media & Sport
    • Defence
    • Foreign Policy

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