All Party Parliamentary Group on Drones and Modern Conflict
Examining the challenges in modern conflict, and working to strengthen oversight, adherence to the rule of law and civilian protection.
Civilian Protection
Championing the protection of civilians in conflict as a top-line priority across governmental departments.
Rule of Law
Ensuring the rule of law and international-rules based system is adhered to, in spirit and letter, by the UK government.
Accountability
Strengthening Parliament’s role and ability to scrutinise policy and hold the government to account for UK and partnered operations
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Welcome to APPG on Drones and Modern Conflict
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Drones and Modern Conflict (‘APPG’) was founded in October 2012 (as the APPG on Drones), with its full remit and title officially announced in November 2021. The purpose of our Group is to examine the capabilities and commitments driving contemporary warfare (including working by, with and through partners, use of drones and technological capabilities, and increase in covert operations) which are outpacing conventional oversight mechanisms and safeguarding regimes, and resulting in rising civilian casualties worldwide.
We aim to aid Parliament in promoting the highest standards of legality, transparency and accountability in military operations and strengthen the UK’s commitment to the rules-based international system and maintain its role as a leader in upholding global peace and security.
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APPG on Drones and Modern Conflict Statement: NATO Strategic Concept 2022
This week the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is due to adopt a new Strategic Concept at its Summit in Madrid. In 2010, when the last Strategic Concept was agreed on, the occurrence of...
APPG Chair Participates in the Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas Political Declaration Negotiations
In contemporary conflict, urban areas are frequently targeted, including with explosive weapons. In these circumstances, civilians and civilian infrastructures are increasingly at risk. The use of explosive weapons in populated areas has disastrous effects...
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This week the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is due to adopt a new Strategic Concept at its Summit in Madrid. In 2010, when the last Strategic Concept was agreed on, the occurrence of...
APPG on Drones and Modern Conflict: AGM
The APPG on Drones and Modern Conflict will hold its AGM on Wednesday 25th of May at 10.00, Room TBC. We invite all Members, Parliamentarians and Staff to attend. Please RSVP...
Bill on civilian protection in conflict, submitted by APPG Vice-Chair, Lord Hodgson, to the Lords Members Bill ballot
Today, a House of Lords ballot is held to allocate the order of the first 25 private members’ bills to be introduced in the new Parliament in the Lords. This provides a unique opportunity...