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Written question asked by Paula Barker (Labour) on Thursday, 21 November 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 November 2024 (named day). It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 December 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant: Arrest Warrants

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take steps to help ensure the (a) arrest and (b) surrender to the International Criminal Court of (i) Benjamin Netanyahu and (ii) Yoav Gallant.

Answer

The issue of enforcing an arrest warrant would only arise if the indicted individual were to visit the UK. There is a domestic legal process set out in the ICC Act 2001 which would be followed in such a situation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15525
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Arrest warrants International Criminal Court Israel Netanyahu, Benjamin Gallant, Yoav
Link
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