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UK Government reaffirms its commitment to combat torture
Lord Ahmad urges states to sign, ratify and implement the UN Convention Against Torture and its Optional Protocol.
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Queen's Speech 2017
Her Majesty’s most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament.
Foreign Secretary statement on the appointment of a new UN SRSG for Libya
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson welcomes the appointment of Ghassan Salamé as Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Libya.
Article 50 and negotiations with the EU
Information about the Article 50 process and our negotiations for a new partnership with the European Union.
David Davis' opening remarks at the start of EU exit negotiations in Brussels
Negotiations start today to form a new partnership with the EU.
Birthday Honours lists 2017
More than 1,000 people have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2017.
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UK government publishes proposals on rights of EU citizens
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Festival travel checklist
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UK nationals in the EU: what you need to know
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Joanna Roper CMG
Special Envoy for Gender Equality
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Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations.
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