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UIN 7166

Unmanned Air Systems

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answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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23 January 2020

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30 January 2020 · Answer

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30 January 2020

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the international legal framework is for the use of drones in conflict zones.

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  1. 23 January 2020

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the international legal framework is for the use of drones in conflict zones.

    Source: Commons

  2. 30 January 2020

    Answer

    Remotely piloted aircraft may or may not carry arms, depending on their function. The use of force in armed conflict, regardless of the method of delivery, is governed by International Humanitarian Law (IHL). IHL regulates both the choice of weapons and t...

    Source: Written answer

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