International Agreements Committee

A House of Lords committee that scrutinises treaties and international agreements.

Category: Devolution and constitution Select committees

Abbreviation: IAC

Also used as: IAC, International Agreements Committee, Lords International Agreements Committee, treaty scrutiny committee

Official website: Visit the International Agreements Committee

Source / explainer: Read the Lords process guide on treaty scrutiny

Last reviewed: 21 August 2026

The International Agreements Committee is a House of Lords committee that scrutinises treaties and international agreements. It examines selected agreements, reports on treaty scrutiny and uses the Treaty Tracker to support public access to treaty information. It is useful for summaries involving trade agreements, foreign policy and treaty ratification.

Related terms

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeThe UK Government department responsible for foreign affairs, diplomacy, development and overseas relations.TreatyA formal international agreement between states or international organisations.Treaty ScrutinyParliamentary examination of treaties before the UK Government ratifies them.Treaty TrackerThe UK Parliament service for finding treaties laid before Parliament.