Written question asked by Fabian Hamilton (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 January 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 14 January 2022 (named day). It was answered by Vicky Ford (Conservative) on Friday, 14 January 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Venezuela: Human Rights

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recommendations the Government is making to the International Criminal Court to assist with its investigation into human rights violations in Venezuela.

Answer: The UK respects the independence of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and as a State Party to the Rome Statute, we do not provide recommendations on investigations undertaken by the Office of the Prosecutor. As an ICC State Party, the UK often provides assistance in response to requests for assistance or cooperation from the Court pursuant to Part 9 of the Rome Statute. However, we have not yet received any such requests in relation to this situation.

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