The UK and International Institutions

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  • The King is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth, which currently has 54 member states.
  • The Council of Europe has 47 member countries, including the UK, and is responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights in those countries.
  • The UK is part of the United Nations (UN), an international organisation with more than 190 countries as members.
  • There are 15 members on the UN Security Council, which recommends action when there are international crises and threats to peace. The UK is one of five permanent members of the Security Council.