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Security and defence

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    Chemical Weapons

    Monday, 11 March, 2019

    Chemical weapons are prohibited, however recent chemical weapons attacks in Malaysia, Syria, Iraq and the UK have raised concerns about their use. In the UK in 2018, four people were taken seriously ill and one person died following exposure to a Novichok, a type of nerve agent. The UK Government recently announced £11m to strengthen the UK’s chemical defences and highlighted chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats as an area of focus in the recent Modernising Defence Programme. This briefing provides an overview of chemical weapons including types of chemical weapons and modes of delivery, chemical weapons control and disarmament, investigations of alleged attacks and chemical weapons defence in the UK.

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    Limiting Global Warming to 1.5°C

    Monday, 11 February, 2019

    Under the Paris Agreement, almost all governments worldwide have agreed to collectively limit global warming to 'well below' 2°C above pre-industrial temperatures, and to 'pursue efforts' to limit this warming to 1.5°C. However, there has been 1°C of warming to date, and current international pledges could result in 3°C or more. A 2018 UN Special Report examined how peak global warming could be limited to 1.5°C above pre-industrial temperatures, and the implications of doing so. This POSTnote outlines key messages from the UN Special Report, and UK responses to preventing and adapting to climate change.

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    • Education
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Security and defence
    • Transport and infrastructure
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    Cyber Security of Consumer Devices

    Thursday, 07 February, 2019

    Weaknesses in the cyber security of internet-connected consumer devices can undermine the privacy and safety of individual users and can be used for large-scale cyber-attacks. This briefing looks at the cyber threats associated with consumer devices and their causes, as well as initiatives to improve device security, and the related challenges.

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    • Crime and justice
    • Digital technologies
    • Education
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    • Transport and infrastructure
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    Security of UK Telecommunications

    Thursday, 23 August, 2018

    Telecommunications networks are essential for the day-to-day running of UK businesses and public services, however, concerns have been raised recently over their security. This POSTnote outlines the threats to these networks, the ability of networks to cope with disruption, and possible protective measures.

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    • Digital technologies
    • Security and defence
    • Transport and infrastructure
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    Antimicrobial Resistance and Immunisation

    Thursday, 19 July, 2018

    A POSTnote that describes the potential for immunisation as a strategy to tackle antimicrobial resistance, both globally and in the UK. It discusses public health priority areas, the role for existing vaccines and the development of new ones.

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    • Health and social care
    • Security and defence
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    Biometric Technologies

    Friday, 29 June, 2018

    Biometric technologies identify individuals based on their distinguishing physical and behavioural attributes, such as fingerprints, face, and voice. Unlike passwords or traditional identity documents, biometric attributes are inherently linked to a person and cannot usually be lost or forgotten, potentially providing greater security and convenience. This briefing focuses on how these technologies work, their applications, and the policy challenges raised by their use.

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    • Crime and justice
    • Digital technologies
    • Health and social care
    • Security and defence
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    Age of Criminal Responsibility

    Wednesday, 27 June, 2018

    A POSTnote that discusses the age of criminal responsibility and explores issues arising from international legal standards, the scientific research on children's mental and moral development, and alternative approaches to dealing with children in conflict with the law.

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    • Crime and justice
    • Digital technologies
    • Health and social care
    • Security and defence
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    Science Diplomacy

    Thursday, 08 February, 2018

    A POSTnote which explains what science diplomacy involves, outlining the mechanisms and settings that encourage organisations and individuals to build international relations through science-related activities.

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    • Security and defence
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    Topics of Interest 2018

    Monday, 08 January, 2018

    This list sets out the topic areas identified of possible parliamentary interest under the 9 different category headings (Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Forestry, Crime, Defence, Education and Skills, Energy, Environment, Health, ICT and Robotics and Transport and Infrastructure).

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    • Education
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Food security
    • Health and social care
    • Security and defence
    • Transport and infrastructure
  • POSTnote

    Communicating Risk

    Monday, 13 November, 2017

    People's responses to risk are shaped by the way that such risks are communicated. Communicating risks effectively can defuse concerns, mitigate disaster situations and build trust with public institutions and organisations. This POSTnote defines the often misunderstood concepts of risk, uncertainty and hazard and describes the key stakeholders communicating it. It examines the factors that shape how people perceive and respond to such risks and summarises evidence on effective risk communication strategies.

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    • Health and social care
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    Cyber Security of UK Infrastructure

    Tuesday, 02 May, 2017

    The Government has identified ‘cyber’ as one of six Tier 1 threats to UK national security. This POSTnote focuses on the cyber security of the UK’s critical national infrastructure, describing measures to improve cyber security and challenges in implementing them. It also reviews the new National Cyber Security Strategy, along with international policy and legislation.

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    • Education
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Health and social care
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    • Transport and infrastructure
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    Quantum Technologies

    Monday, 24 April, 2017

    Quantum Technologies use the behaviour of matter and light that is normally only observed at very small scales. This POSTnote introduces recent advances, applications, and UK initiatives to support their development and commercialisation. It also reviews policy concerns such as privacy, access to new technologies and secure communications.

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    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Health and social care
    • Security and defence
    • Transport and infrastructure
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    Proliferation control

    Wednesday, 05 April, 2017

    This POSTnote reviews technical aspects relevant to improving international control over the spread of sophisticated weaponry. POSTnote 19. POST. 1990. https://doi.org/10.58248/PN019

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    • Security and defence
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    Nuclear Security

    Tuesday, 25 October, 2016

    In 2016, the US President stated that the danger of a terrorist group obtaining and using a nuclear weapon was “one of the greatest threats to global security”. This briefing provides an overview of the key threats to nuclear security, and of UK and international initiatives that seek to address them.

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    Managing the UK Plutonium Stockpile

    Thursday, 01 September, 2016

    This POSTnote describes the state of the plutonium stockpile, current plutonium policy and the options for managing the plutonium: indefinite storage, reuse in UK power plants, conversion to fuel to send overseas and disposal as waste. It then outlines the safety, security, economic and energy policy implications of these options.

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