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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Goodhart (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Tuesday, 20 February 2007.


Council of Europe: State Immunity

Question
My Lords, does the Minister agree that, while getting improvement in the laws from the United Nations must be the ultimate objective, an agreement in the Council of Europe would increase pressure on the United Nations to accept laws that reduce immunity?
Answer

That may well be the case, my Lords, but agreement has to be sought and found within the Council of Europe, and we are a long way from that yet.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
689 c1001 
Session
2006-07
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Crimes against humanity Human rights Immunity from prosecution International law Council of Europe Rendition
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk