International affairs
International affairs news from UK Parliament.
Pacific Alliance discussion with Latin American ambassadors
The House of Lords International Relations Committee will hold a roundtable event with ambassadors from Chile, Colombia, Peru and the Mexican chargé d'affaires on Wednesday 22 May, to discuss the Pacific Alliance
22 May 2019
Government questioned on policies relating to torture
Ministry of Defence document is accused of breaching law.
20 May 2019
New DFID Secretary makes statement on Ebola outbreak in DRC
Secrerary of State says the is more international donors can do
20 May 2019
Lords debates equal opportunities for young people
Members consider quality of life
17 May 2019
UK foreign policy report debated by Lords
House of Lords debates the International Relations Committee's short report, UK foreign policy in a shifting world order
16 May 2019
Send your views: Fatal Accidents Act 1976 (Remedial) Order 2019
Joint Committee on Human Rights would like your views on the proposal to extend bereavement damages to co-habiting couples
16 May 2019
RUSI event on Lords Committee nuclear risk report
Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) will host a discussion on the International Relations Committee's report, ‘Rising Nuclear Risk, Disarmament and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty'.
14 May 2019
Threats to MPs: is the law around free speech and protest working?
Joint Committee on Human Rights continues inquiry into Democracy, Privacy, Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Association
13 May 2019
Lords Committee to quiz experts ahead of G20
International Relations Committee takes evidence on 15 May at 10.40am
10 May 2019
Lords discusses conduct of debate in public life
Members debate social divisions
10 May 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 9 May
Trade sanctions and chemical weapons under spotlight
10 May 2019
Lords debates issues facing disabled people
Members consider potential for improved treatment
10 May 2019
Urgent question on the status of refugees in Sri Lanka
President says he cannot guarantee security of 1600 refugees
09 May 2019
Major change in Government aid strategy needed to tackle Global Climate Emergency
International Development Committee publishes Report on UK aid for combating climate change
08 May 2019
Programme of work needed to tackle sexual harassment in public places
Women and Equalities Committee publishes Government response to their report on sexual harassment in public places
08 May 2019