In what could be regarded as a call to conscience - a resolution to be put forward at a meeting of the 5 permanent members of the Security Council today in New York, the UK is urging the Council to live up to its international responsibilities, especially as it concerns Syria.
A Downing Street spokesperson said: “We have always made clear that we want the UN Security Council to live up to its responsibilities on Syria. Today we are giving its permanent members the opportunity to do that. Britain has drafted a resolution condemning the attack by the Assad regime, and authorising all necessary measures under Chapter 7 of the UN Charter to protect civilians from chemical weapons.”
Meanwhile, the country’s National Security Council is meeting to consider all options including military and diplomacy.