Written question asked by Baroness Northover (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead (Labour) on Thursday, 4 March 2010.

Justice: Arrest Warrants

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead on 22 February (WA 233–4), whether they will publish any documents exchanged or notes of discussions between officials and Ministers and their Israeli, United States and European Union counterparts about the issues arising from the United Kingdom's arrest warrant procedure in cases where there is universal jurisdiction; and, if not, whether they will publish the dates of such discussions or documents and a summary of their contents.

Answer: It is not usual practice to make public the details of confidential ministerial or official exchanges with our international partners. As part of our ongoing dialogue with international partners, we have discussed the impact of the application of the UK's arrest warrant procedure in cases where there is universal jurisdiction. The Government are both committed to the principles of universal jurisdiction and determined to ensure that the UK can engage fully with those involved in conflict in order to assist in bring those conflicts to an end.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 2291; 717 c378WA
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Justice: Arrest Warrants
Monday, 22 February 2010
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Arrest warrants Jurisdiction International criminal law
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk