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Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 1998. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Monday, 16 March 1998.


Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question
What are the implications for international law if Resolution 1154 (1998) (or any other United Nations Security Council Resolution) is interpreted by one or more, but not by all, permanent members of the UN Security Council as authorising them to take 'unilateral (military) action', and if they will urgently refer the matter to the World Court for an opinion on the lawfulness of any such unilateral military action. [HL 938].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 938; 587 c94WA
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Armed forces Deployment Iraq International law UN resolutions UN Security Council