Written question asked by Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 21 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 February 2025 (named day). It was answered by Anneliese Dodds (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 February 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Crimes against Humanity
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of designating gender apartheid as a crime against humanity under international law.
- Answer
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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is aware of calls for the inclusion of a new crime of gender apartheid in the draft Crimes Against Humanity Convention. We are assessing the merits and risks of such an approach by engaging closely with civil society and other partners to understand their views, and determine whether new international law is needed and would be beneficial.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 32756
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Crimes against humanity Gender International law
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- 2025-09-05 19:23:32 +0100
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