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UK, US and France: ‘Ban Treaty will never apply to us’
The UK, US and France have stated their intention to never join the nuclear ban treaty
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First round of nuclear treaty ban negotiations conclude
Countries have been discussing what measures should be in the nuclear ban treaty
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UN General Assembly to vote on nuclear ban negotiations
A majority of countries have voted to endorse a report to the UN General Assembly that recommends beginning negotiations on a treaty to ban nuclear weapons.
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The legal arguments against Trident
CND conference workshop, 18 October 2015 1. Trident replacement and the Non-Proliferation Treaty The Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is the main international treaty controlling the spread of nuclear weapons. It has been signed by more than 190 states, including the United Kingdom. Under Article VI of the NPT parties to the treaty undertake to “pursue […]
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Open-Ended Working Group begins work at UN to discuss steps towards global nuclear disarmament
Multilateral disarmament talks began at the United Nations last month on practical measures for building global security without nuclear weapons.
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‘Don’t provoke Russia’ warns Hammond – as NATO flexes its muscles in the Baltic
The Foreign Secretary's words lack conviction as NATO military exercises take place on Russia's eastern flank.
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Joint US-UK research programme demonstrates feasibility of disarmament monitoring and verification
After fifteen years of study, the United States and the United Kingdom have concluded that the monitoring and verification of nuclear warhead disarmament is 'feasible' – removing a barrier on the path to a world without nuclear weapons.
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‘Humanitarian Pledge’ in the spotlight as NPT conference fails to agree on disarmament action
The month-long review conference for the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has ended in disarray after governments represented at the conference were unable to reach agreement on the wording of a final document outlining the conference's conclusions.
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UK announces reduction in operationally deployed warhead capability
The UK has reduced numbers of its operationally available nuclear warheads and deployed Trident missiles, reaching a “key milestone” which, according to Ministers, demonstrates the UK's “continued leadership” within the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
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The two faces of the UK over nuclear WMDs
Guest blog article by David Lowry.
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Little concrete progress towards disarmament as P5 meet to prepare for NPT Review Conference
The five nuclear-weapon states recognised under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) met in London at the beginning of February to prepare for the forthcoming NPT Review Conference, which begins in April in New York.