This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
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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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This landing page features Commons Library briefings on international elections.
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Côte d’Ivoire held a presidential election on Saturday 31 October 2020.
