VE Day and VJ Day: Commemorations for the 80th anniversaries
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, with a series of commemorative events planned.
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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.
Documents to download
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The legal basis for the invasion of Afghanistan (86 KB , PDF)
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Military assistance to Ukraine (February 2022 to January 2025)
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80th anniversary of Victory over Japan
A general debate on the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan is scheduled for Monday 21 July 2025 in the main chamber.