Trident
Missile Defence
Global Abolition
Anti-war
No to NATO
Nuclear Power
Depleted Uranium
Trident
 No Trident Replacement - May 2007
A briefing in response to the UK government’s decision to replace the Trident missile system, this discusses the reasons why this policy is unnecessary and dangerous. Crucially, it argues that nuclear weapons do not provide a defence against terrorism – the main security threat the UK currently faces, that the UK does not in fact face a nuclear threat, and that renewing Trident will increase the dangers of nuclear weapons proliferation. The supposed independence of Trident from the US is also challenged.
Opposing nuclear rearmament - April 2007
This paper describes the plan to update the Trident missile system as unnecessary at time when the UK faces no threat from a nuclear-armed state, and also as likely to increase the possibility of nuclear proliferation. The paper raises concerns about recent turns in both UK and US policy towards the possibility of using nuclear weapons against non-nuclear armed countries, and argues that the US National Missile Defence programme is likely to be aimed at China, which the US sees as a potential military rival. UK involvement in the NMD programme is outlined, including the cost and other implications.
Trident Q&A
This Q&A outlines the Trident system, which is currently being replaced by the UK government. It describes why this policy is unnecessary and how it will increase the dangers of nuclear proliferation. It also discusses the Non-Proliferation Treaty, and how the UK and the other signatories are in breach of the agreement by failing to begin negotiations to eliminate nuclear weapons as the treaty directs them to do, despite a draft document for such negotiations already existing.
Trident and Employment
 - September 2007
The cost of British nuclear weapons - March 2007
A CND response to the PLP brief: 'Maintaining the UK's Nuclear Deterrent' - February 2007
An urgent needs for arms conversion: CND response to the Defence Select Committee - December 2006
CND Alternative White Paper - November 2006
CND Submission to Defence Select Committee - March 2006
Preventing Trident Replacement - September 2005
Trident - Britain's Weapon of Mass Destruction - June 2003
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Rolls Royce Marine Power Derby, what does it do? - October 1999
Report: Aldermaston behind closed doors - September 1999
The next Chevaline scandal?
Military Nuclear Material Flights
Global Abolition Nuclear Weapons Convention information sheet
This leaflet outlines the possible role of a Nuclear Weapons Convention as a stepping stone to the outlawing of nuclear weapons worldwide. It draws parallels with similar conventions with regards to land-mines and chemical weapons, which led to bans on both these types of weapons. It discusses the work of campaigners to push for the adoption of a Convention, including the work of ICAN and the model Convention submitted to the United Nations in 1997.
Iran's nuclear progress: the reality - July 2006
This briefing outlines the current impasse over Iran’s nuclear programme, as well as providing historical context. It describes the policy positions of key actors in the dispute, including the US, Iran, the EU-3 and the IAEA, and discusses the hypocritical positions of those opposing Iran’s nuclear programme in the light of their own policies on nuclear weapons. It calls for all parties to pursue peaceful negotiations towards a nuclear-free Middle East, and for existing nuclear powers’ obligations to eliminate their own arsenals to be enforced.
Israel's weapons of mass destruction - May 2005
This outlines the evidence that Israel possesses biological, chemical and nuclear weapons programmes, including tactical nuclear weapons, including the means to deliver them. It discusses the history of Israeli weapons programmes, including the support afforded by the US, Israel’s role in the militarization of space, the arms trade, and NATO’s relationship with Israel.
NPT 2005 Briefing- April 2005
Iran's nuclear programme - January 2005
A setback for new nuclear weapons - December 2004
NPT 2004 Briefing - April 2004
Vertical Proliferation - April 2004
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) - July 2003
CND Briefing: Iran - July 2003
The US War Drive - June 2003
CND Memorandum to delegates at the NPT PrepCom - April 2003
India and Pakistan: nuclear states in conflict - May 2002
The effect of nuclear weapons
Missile Defence Q & A Missile Defence
A Q&A introducing the issue of the US Missile Defence system, this
outlines the evidence that this is an offensive, rather than defensive,
system that allows the US first-strike capability anywhere in the
world. It explains how the UK is involved in this, despite public
opposition, and describes how this system will make the UK a more
likely target in future wars. Tips are given on how CND’s supporters
can get involved in the campaign.
The US National Missile Defence Programme: A Destabilising Provocation - July 2007
This briefing discusses the implications of the US National Missile Defence programme, which it argues is designed to allow US first strike capability. As a result, it has alarmed Russia and China and increased the chances of a new arms race. The possibility of the NMD leading to the full-scale militarization of space is also discussed, as is US resistance to legal constraints on their ability to place weapons in space. The role of the UK is also discussed, including the implications in terms of cost, the risk of UK-based facilities becoming military targets, and the effects on the sites' surrounding localities.
Fighting for Space - The developing threat of Space Weapons
- June 2004
Star Wars: Space - the next target for US invasion - May 2004
Bush's space policy - May 2004
Missile Defence - June 2003
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CND Memorandum to the House of Commons Defence Select Committee - January 2003
Anti-War
The war on Iraq: assessing the war and its aftermath - September 2003
This briefing is aimed at Labour Party members and justifies CND’s involvement in opposing the war against Iraq in terms of our basic principles. It argues that events since the war began have demonstrated that claims that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, and that Saddam Hussein was involved in the September 11 attacks, were baseless. It also cites the costs of the war to both the people of Iraq and the UK, and declares its solidarity with Labour Party members who oppose the war.
Lessons from the war in Iraq - June 2003
CND Briefing on Iraq - March 2003
No War on Iraq: the background - March 2003
No to NATO CND Submission to the Defence Select Committee on NATO - December 2007
This CND submission to the DSC Inquiry on The Future of NATO and European Defence argues that: the NATO alliance’s possession of nuclear weapons and its failure to reject their first use do nothing to ensure the security of the UK and Europe; the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty is contravened by the basing of US nuclear weapons in Europe (in the UK at Lakenheath) on behalf of NATO; such a military stance by NATO encourages nuclear weapons proliferation.
US tactical nuclear weapons in Europe - October 2005
This briefing deals with the stockpiles of US tactical nuclear weapons (TNW) in Europe, the presence of which is breaking the Non Proliferation Treaty. TNW’s are described as being more vulnerable to theft, as well as accidental detonation, and as being very powerful weapons, despite being described officially as ‘low-yield’. It is argued that these weapons, for which there is no real rationale, should be withdrawn from Europe, an act that would open the way for negotiations with Russia over its own stockpiles of TNW’s.
CND Submission to the Defence Select Committee on NATO - June 2002
Submission to NATO's Nuclear Policy Review - December 1999
Nuclear Power
Nuclear power - not worth the risk - April 2006
This paper criticises the arguments in favour of nuclear power as a means to reduce carbon emissions as part of the fight against global warning. Nuclear power is described as highly uneconomical, requiring large public subsidies, as well as unsustainable as it is based on uranium mining – a process that uses carbon fuels. A variety of safety concerns are also outlined, including the threat of accidents and terror attacks. It is concluded that UK carbon emission targets can be met without the use of nuclear weapons.
The links between nuclear power and nuclear weapons - April 2006
This paper sketches out how processes and materials for civilian nuclear programmes are usable for military purposes, and that the UK is a leading exporter of such materials. The contradictory nature of current international frameworks is discussed, with its policy of promoting peaceful nuclear ambitions while allowing any country to embark on a military programme by simply leaving the NPT. It notes that it is almost impossible to keep track of the transfer of materials from civilian to military applications. It concludes by arguing for the UK to not replace existing nuclear reactors and to place its stockpiles of fissile materials under international control.
CND submission to DEFRA consultation: Managing radioactive waste safely - March 2002
CND submission to DETR consultation: Sellafield MOX Plant - May 2001
Plutonium and Proliferation - March 2000
Investigation into NUKEM Nuclear Ltd and its links with BNFL
Depleted Uranium Depleted Uranium - March 2004
This briefing outlines the nature and possible health effects of
depleted uranium, as well as the conflicts it has been used it, which
include Iraq, Kosovo and Afghanistan. The medical effects are disputed,
with concerns being raised over the effect of ingested or inhaled
particles, and with a possible link with cancer. Various research
papers are cited that suggest possible links between DU and a variety
of medical problems, including weakened immune systems.
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