The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons opened for signature on 20 September 2017, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This was a historic moment, when heads of states and foreign ministers gathered in New York to officially sign this groundbreaking treaty. More than 50 countries signed in the first 8 hours.
As the UK is against this international initiative, Scotland wanted to show solidarity and support for the ban treaty and organised its own Citizens Signing Ceremony in front of the Scottish Parliament. Many MSPs have signed the treaty along with campaigners, tourists from all parts of the word or local people passing by the parliament.
Scottish CND profoundly disagrees with Mr. Arnold’s highly misinformed comments in The Herald (25.09.2025). There is no factual basis to support them whatsoever. Especially egregious… Read more: NATO, Nuclear Weapons and The Herald
Despite all our efforts to advocate for the TPNW since it was adopted in 2017, I am wondering if the Scottish mainstream press is really… Read more: BAN TREATY CRITICAL FOR SCOTLAND
Two key articles asking the World Health Organisation’s Assembly to re-establish its mandate to address the health consequences of nuclear weapons and war. Special relevance… Read more: Ending Nuclear Weapons Before They End Us
by Janet Fenton https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25101840.nae-nukes-anywhere—tale-two-treaties The UN’s third meeting of the State Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW 3MSP) took place… Read more: Nae nukes anywhere – a tale of two treaties
