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Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Malloch-Brown (Labour) on Monday, 2 February 2009.


War Crimes

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will ask the United Nations General Assembly to establish a special tribunal, with the ability to hear individual cases, if impartial investigations conclude that war crimes have occurred in Israel, Palestine and Lebanon in recent years.
Answer

We are gravely concerned at the allegations made during the Gaza conflict by such credible organisations as the International Committee of the Red Cross and the UN. We have been clear that such allegations must be investigated. We expect, and urge, Israel to investigate allegations of abuses by its forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
883; 707 c99WA
Session
2008-09
Related items
War Crimes
Monday, 16 March 2009
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Armed conflict War crimes Israel Palestine Middle East Lebanon Gaza
Link
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