House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Falkland Islands Demining
16 November 2020 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Proposed by Wendy Morton Con Aldridge-Brownhills
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Key points
- The Falkland Islands have been declared mine-free under the Ottawa Convention.
- The declaration marks a significant milestone following over three decades of demining efforts.
- This statement is purely informational, announcing the successful completion of the demining project ahead of schedule.
Issue summary
The Falkland Islands have been declared mine-free under the Ottawa Convention, marking a significant milestone after over three decades of demining efforts.
Action requested
No specific actions are requested; this statement is purely informational to announce the successful completion of the demining project in the Falkland Islands ahead of schedule.
Key facts
- The Falkland Islands were declared mine-free on November 14th under the Ottawa Convention.
- Over 38 years were required for the project, involving British Armed Forces from 1982 to 2009 and civilian de-miners from 2009 to 2020.
- The UK Government funded a programme that destroyed over 10,000 mines and unexploded ordnance.
- A total of 23 million square meters of land was released for public use.
- This achievement marks the UK's fulfilment of its legal obligation under the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
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