British defence policy since 1997: background issues

Documents to download

British defence policy since 1997: background issues. HC Research Paper 08/58.

Nuclear weapons – at a glance

This landing page features a new series of Commons Library briefings on the policies, capabilities and programmes of the nuclear weapon states.
The review of the service justice system

The next quinquennial Armed Forces Bill is due in 2021. In 2017 the Ministry of Defence commissioned a review of the service justice system in preparation for the Bill. This paper explains what the Service Justice System is, the main outcomes of the review and the Government’s response.
International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2019-21 session

This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.