Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 2003. It was answered by Baroness Amos (Labour) on Thursday, 20 March 2003.

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Amos, Baroness

Question

Whether the principles of international humanitarian law set forth in the Statute of the International Criminal Court would be binding upon the United Kingdom and its allies in the event of military action against Iraq; and, if not, which principles of international humanitarian law set forth in the statute would be inapplicable. [HL 2054].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 2054; 646 c41WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Armed forces Armed conflict Jurisdiction Iraq International Criminal Court International criminal law Military alliances USA Iraq conflict