The Government presented the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill on 18 March 2020, thereby meeting its 100-day self imposed deadline. Second Reading has been scheduled for 23 September 2020. Aspects of the Bill are already generating controversy.
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The Defence of the Falkland Islands (114 KB, PDF)
The reconfiguration of the Armed Forces envisaged in the 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review has raised questions about the United Kingdom’s ability to defend the Falkland Islands. Of particular concern is the loss of a carrier strike capability for the next decade. The UK government is committed to supporting the Falkland Islanders right to self-determination. British forces are based in the Falklands to deter any military aggression against the South Atlantic Overseas Territories. They include air defence assets, maritime patrol capability and infantry, along with regular naval deployments. Despite the recent rise in tensions with Argentina over the Falklands, Jane’s assesses the risk of a return to military conflict as remote.
This note should be read in conjunction with Library Standard Note SN05602, Argentina and the Falkland Islands (last updated 27 January 2012).
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The Defence of the Falkland Islands (114 KB, PDF)
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