Written question asked by Lord Monson (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Triesman (Labour) on Monday, 8 January 2007.
International Law
- Question
- asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the remarks by Lord Triesman on11 December (Official Report, col. 1437), whether the use of force by the European Union, the United Nations or NATO to prevent countries or territories from dividing or amalgamating is permitted under international law.
- Answer
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Use of force, whether on behalf of the European Union or the United Nations or by NATO, to prevent countries dividing or amalgamating would be permitted under international law if authorised by a mandatory United Nations Security Council resolution under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 860; 688 c25WA
- Session
- 2006-07
- Related items
- Subjects
- Armed forces Deployment EU action International law Recognition of states Sovereignty United Nations NATO
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