General debate on defence policy
A general debate on defence policy will take place on Wednesday 14 June 2023, in the House of Commons chamber.
Documents to download
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The legal basis for the invasion of Afghanistan (86 KB , PDF)
The military campaign in Afghanistan was not specifically mandated by the UN, but was widely (although not universally) perceived to be a legitimate form of self-defence under the UN Charter. This note outlines the self-defence justification for military action.
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The legal basis for the invasion of Afghanistan (86 KB , PDF)
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