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Written question asked by Marsha De Cordova (Labour) on Friday, 30 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 June 2025. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Monday, 9 June 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Gaza: Genocide

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has made any (a) formal or (b) informal assessment of the potential risk of genocide in Gaza.

Answer

The UK's long-standing policy is that any formal determination as to whether genocide has occurred is a matter for a competent national or international court, rather than for governments or non-judicial bodies. It should be decided after consideration of all the evidence available in the context of a credible judicial process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
55524
Session
2024-26
Related items
Gaza: Genocide
Wednesday, 24 September 2025
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Israel: Palestine
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Subjects
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