Written question asked by Lord McCabe (Labour) on Friday, 4 March 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 March 2016. It was answered by James Duddridge (Conservative) on Friday, 11 March 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Armed Conflict: Schools
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 February 2016 to Question 26564, what steps his Department has taken to ensure that schools in conflict zones are protected from being attacked or occupied for military purposes.
- Answer
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The UK is committed to the proper implementation of International Humanitarian Law. We comply fully with our obligations under it, including rules prohibiting civilian objects from being attacked. The UK also works closely with other states and the Red Cross Movement to promote compliance with International Humanitarian Law. We urge all states and non-state actors engaged in armed conflict to respect International Humanitarian Law and to act in accordance with their obligations under it.
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- 2015-16
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- Armed forces Armed conflict Protection Schools
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