Written question asked by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Monday, 28 September 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 October 2020 (named day). It was answered by Nigel Adams (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 October 2020 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Armed Conflict: Civilians

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans he has to implement the policies set out in the paper entitled UK Approach to Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict.

Answer: HMG's policy paper on the UK's Approach to Protection of Civilians (PoC) in Armed Conflict reaffirms our commitment to the importance of PoC issues and aims to broaden understanding of our position. The paper reviews our 2010 strategy and outlines key domestic and multilateral activity. Taking into account the changing nature of conflicts and initiatives by a range of state and non-state actors, it outlines areas on which we will continue to focus our work across HMG, working with the international community and civil society to improve the protection of civilians. The UK will always uphold international laws, use our influence to encourage others to do likewise, seek to condemn those that do not, and push for accountability.

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