Written question asked by David Reed (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Shipping: Sanctions
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the legal basis is for allowing UK forces to interdict sanctioned shadow fleet vessels transiting UK territorial waters; and whether that legal basis has been confirmed in writing by the Attorney General.
- Answer
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UK forces operate in accordance with international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and domestic law.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 128971
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Subjects
- Shipping Territorial waters Sanctions
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- 2026-06-01 13:45:09 +0100
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