International organisations
International organisations news from UK Parliament.
Lords debates international development
Find out more about the Lords debate on the government's announcement of a new development strategy for the UK. Catch up
17 December 2021
Lords debates Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's detention
Detention of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and government action under discussion. Catch up
03 December 2021
Lords debates Uyghur population in China
Members discuss reported claims of genocide in Xinjiang, China. Catch up
26 November 2021
Members raise topical and current issues in Grand Committee debates
Lords debates social care, the treatment of people with autism, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and UK business with Africa. Learn more
27 October 2021
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea inquiry launched
The International Relations and Defence Committee launches its inquiry UNCLOS: fit for purpose in the 21st century?
15 October 2021
Foreign Affairs Committee launches inquiry into tilt to the Indo-Pacific
The Foreign Affairs Committee examines the realignment of Britain’s foreign policy towards the Indo-Pacific
22 July 2021
Defence Committee launches inquiry into US, UK and NATO
The relationships with NATO and the US are integral to the UK’s defence, and this inquiry will re-examine those relationships
22 July 2021
Four short debates in the Lords
Members debate student exchange, cadet forces, human rights and elections in Belarus. Catch up
22 July 2021
Report: The UK Government's Response to the Myanmar Crisis
The Foreign Affairs Committee publishes its report “The UK Government's Response to the Myanmar Crisis”
16 July 2021
Lords debates UK foreign aid
Members debate UK aid spending. Find out more
02 July 2021
Lords debates trade deals with Cameroon and Ghana
Interim partnership agreements in the spotlight. Find out more
28 June 2021
Overseas operations bill concludes parliamentary stages
Lords discusses torture offences and duty of care to service personnel. Find out more
29 April 2021
Lords debates reduction in UK development aid
Members discuss impact on achieving the objectives outlined in the Integrated Review. Find out more
29 April 2021
House of Lords Podcast: fighting for change
Human rights and support for victims of crime are two of the causes this month’s guests campaign for in the Lords. Hear from Lord Alton of Liverpool and Baroness Newlove on what inspires them and how they fight for change in the House of Lords.
26 March 2021
COP26 preparations and local impact to be examined by MPs
Committee to hear evidence on preparation for COP26 UN Climate Conference in Glasgow
23 March 2021