After a successful conference the previous year, CPA UK was delighted to organise the return of the Commonwealth Conference on Parliamentary Scrutiny and Oversight of National Security, attended by twenty-two delegates from twelve legislatures.

The 2023 conference encouraged the exchange of valuable insights and meaningful discussion between parliamentarians across the Commonwealth, with an emphasis on fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

Focusing on scrutiny and oversight, the conference explored global trends in national security, including topics such as conflict resolution and peacebuilding, cybersecurity and climate change, amongst other salient issues.

There were practical sessions on budgeting and scrutiny, which enhanced skills relevant to parliamentarians’ work.

For more information, please contact Charlotte Geary on gearyc@parliament.uk.