Written question asked by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Thursday, 17 March 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 March 2016 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Tuesday, 22 March 2016. A substantive answer was provided by Lord Hammond of Runnymede (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 March 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Iraq: Genocide

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 22 February 2016 to Question 26920, if he will offer the Iraqi government British forensic team support to investigate mass graves discovered in Sinjar.

Answer: We are aware of reports that mass graves have been discovered in northern Iraq but our position on the matter has not changed. We continue to condemn in the strongest terms the targeting and persecution of Yazidis, Christians and other communities by Daesh. We continue to urge the Government of Iraq to do all it can to ensure the security and rights of all communities in Iraq. We are working to build consensus around the importance of freedom of religion or belief, including by funding practical projects designed to enhance community dialogue between civil society and faith groups.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 31582
Session: 2015-16
Related items: Mental Health Services: Ethnic Groups
Thursday, 11 February 2016
Written questions
House of Commons; Iraq: Genocide
Monday, 12 September 2016
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House of Commons
Subjects: Forensic science Iraq Genocide
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