Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 1998. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Monday, 23 February 1998.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

Whether they accept the United States interpretation of international law which would allow it to attack Iraq in the absence of either an immediate threat to its security or a specific Security Council Resolution; and whether this indicates a change in the British Government's interpretation of the Charter of the United Nations. (HL 590).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

586 c59-60WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Armed conflict Iraq International law UN resolutions