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Written question asked by Lisa Nandy (Labour) on Monday, 30 November 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 December 2020 (named day). It was answered by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 December 2020 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 22 September 2020 to Question 91634 on Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, what progress has been made by the Government in its assessment of its position on ratification of Protocol V.

Answer

The comprehensive cross-Government review of Protocol V ratification continues. We hope to conclude shortly, after which we will be in a position to update more fully. The UK already abides by the spirit of the protocol and existing UK Armed Forces operational policy and practice are in line with obligations. We remain committed to its humanitarian aims.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
122676
Session
2019-21
Related items
Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons
Tuesday, 22 September 2020
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons
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