International affairs
International affairs news from UK Parliament.
Rising tensions in the Horn of Africa considered by members
House of Lords discusses the political situation in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Catch up
30 October 2024
Ukraine at the heart of Lords debate
Lords debates current situation in Ukraine. Catch up
28 October 2024
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]: call for evidence
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]: call for evidence
24 October 2024
UN sustainable development goals discussed in the Lords
Members debate the impact of conflict, extreme poverty and climate-related emergencies globally. Catch up
18 October 2024
Lords debates 40th anniversary of Ethiopian famine
House of Lords marks anniversary of 1984 Ethiopian famine. Catch up
18 October 2024
Bilateral relations between UK and Europe debated in the Lords
Culture, diplomacy and security are all in the spotlight for this Lords debate on UK and EU relations. Catch up
11 October 2024
Lords concludes scrutiny of draft Commonwealth Parliamentary Association law
Members conclude examination of draft law to refine status of the CPA and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Catch up
09 October 2024
Lords debates current situation in Sudan
Members with expertise in war, humanitarian relief, and human rights discuss the current situation in Sudan. Catch up
16 September 2024
Short debates in the Lords
Members discuss prisons, public libraries, African markets, Atlantic salmon populations and the impact of conflict on children. Catch up
13 September 2024
Lords considers bill on Commonwealth Parliamentary Association at committee stage
Members conclude discussions on draft law to refine status of the CPA and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Catch up
12 September 2024
Sarah Champion elected as Chair of International Development Committee
Sarah Champion elected as Chair of International Development Committee
11 September 2024
Holocaust Memorial Bill debated in the Lords
Members consider main purpose of bill at second reading. Catch up
05 September 2024
Speaker addresses Parliament of the Cayman Islands during official visit
Speaker addresses Parliament of the Cayman Islands during official visit.
06 August 2024
Lords debates Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Bill
Members discuss draft law to redefine UK membership of international organisations. Catch up
30 July 2024
Committee writes to NI Secretary on potential implications for Northern Ireland of leaving the ECHR
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Chair, Sir Robert Buckland, has outlined concerns it heard from witnesses over the potential implications of the UK leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) for Northern Ireland, in a letter to the Government today.
24 May 2024