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Written question asked by Apsana Begum (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 25 November 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 November 2024. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Monday, 16 December 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


International Criminal Court: Arrest Warrants

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to the incoming United States Administration on steps to help implement the arrest warrant for (a) Benjamin Netanyahu, (b) Yoav Gallant and (c) Mohammed Deif issued by the International Criminal Court on 21 November 2024.

Answer

We respect the independence of the International Criminal Court (ICC) which is the primary international institution for investigating and prosecuting the most serious crimes of international concern. The UK is a State Party to the Rome Statute, and we will always comply with our legal obligations. The Government will engage with the current and incoming US Administration on all our priorities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15783
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Arrest warrants International Criminal Court USA Netanyahu, Benjamin Deif, Mohammed Gallant, Yoav
Link
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