Eleanor Davis

May 15, 2024 | commonslibrary.parliament.uk | Eleanor Davis |Patrick Butchard |Philip Brien |Philip Loft

As of mid-2023, there were an estimated , mostly from Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine. In recent years, most refugees and asylum seekers have come from only a few countries. Just under 40% are under the age of 18. This briefing sets out who refugees are, the risks they might face, and related UK aid and diplomatic activity. What is a refugee and what are their rights?

Dec 15, 2023 | atlasobscura.com | Eleanor Davis

In a family house beside a loch in Argyll, Scotland, just northwest of Glasglow, Andreina Cordani holds up the hard copy of her latest novel, The 12 Days of Murder. The cover looks like it’s wrapped as a Christmas present, with red and gold baubles framing the title, and the ‘M’ of Murder dripping down the page. The novel centers around a university reunion in a Scottish glen where seven members of the school’s murder mystery society come together to solve one final puzzle.

Oct 8, 2023 | historytoday.com | Eleanor Davis

What began as a collection of journals and Victorian bookshelves has evolved into a major source for politically impartial information on matters affecting the UK. For 200 years the House of Commons Library has been a rich archive for MPs and, increasingly, the public. In 1818, 22-year-old Benjamin Spiller became the first House of Commons Librarian.

Apr 14, 2023 | commonslibrary.parliament.uk | Eleanor Davis |Philip Loft

SummaryWarning: This briefing covers themes related to sexual violence, which readers may find distressing. What is conflict-related sexual violence? Conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) is defined by the United Nations as “rape, sexual slavery, forced prostitution, forced pregnancy, forced abortion, enforced sterilization, forced marriage and any other form of sexual violence of comparable gravity” that is directly or indirectly linked to a conflict.