Ottawa Convention
Commons · Question 116421 · Tabled 26 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of withdrawing from the Ottawa Treaty.
Answer
Answered by Al Carns, 4 Mar 2026
His Majesty's Government has noted the withdrawal of Finland, Estonia and Poland from the Ottawa Convention. The UK acknowledges and shares concerns about the security environment in the region as a result of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. We also ...