Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN HL2604
Chagos Islands: Sovereignty
Tabled: 22 July 2026
Answered: 3 August 2026
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will seek new legal advice on the sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory following the appointment of a new Attorney General on 20 July.
Answer
The Government's position in relation to the UK-Mauritius treaty has been informed by legal advice throughout. A summary of the Government's legal position was set out on 22 May when the treaty was signed, and can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/governm...
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