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Lord Callanan (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 8 September 2025

Debate

Gaza City

Contribution

The Minister referred to the Government’s intention to recognise Palestine. The Montevideo convention sets out in international law the four criteria that constitute a state: a defined territory, a permanent population, a functioning Government and the capacity to enter into international relations. Which of these four criteria are fulfilled by the state of Palestine? This is the third time that I have asked the Minister this question. Perhaps this time she would do me the courtesy of answering it.

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