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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Is it legal to use force against Iran? (81 KB, PDF)
There is no clear answer to the question of whether it is legal for states to use force against Iran. It depends largely on your view of whether Iran is about to use nuclear weapons. Military force is legal under international law in only three circumstances: the most likely to apply in this situation is self-defence, but even then purely preventive force is not allowed.
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Is it legal to use force against Iran? (81 KB, PDF)
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A general debate on the Rohingya humanitarian crisis and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has been scheduled for Thursday 24 September 2020 in the Main Chamber. This debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee.
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A general debate on the settlement and annexation of the occupied Palestinian Territories has been scheduled for Thursday 24 September 2020 in the Main Chamber. This debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee.
