United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 2834
USA: Airspace and Military Bases
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19 May 2026
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27 May 2026 · Answer
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27 May 2026
Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what legal basis under international law underpins the Government’s definition of “defensive operations” in relation to support for United States military activity.
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19 May 2026
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what legal basis under international law underpins the Government’s definition of “defensive operations” in relation to support for United States military activity.
Source: Commons
27 May 2026
Answer
As stated by the Prime Minister on 2 March 2026, our action is rooted in the principle of collective self‑defence of regional partners and in the protection of British lives. We have published a summary of our legal position, which sets this out clearly. ...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-05-19/2834
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1907262
- uk · wq-1907262 · source updated 27 May 2026