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Written question asked by Richard Burgon (Labour) on Monday, 2 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Monday, 9 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Arms Trade: Israel

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will publish the Research Report: Long-Range Shootings or Shootings of Minors included in evidence in the case of Al-Haq v Secretary of State for Business and Trade.

Answer

We do not comment on live litigation.

The Foreign Secretary has determined that Israel is not committed to International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in operations in Gaza. A summary of the assessment resulting in the September suspension decision can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summary-of-the-international-humanitarian-law-ihl-process-decision-and-the-factors-taken-into-account/summary-of-the-ihl-process-decision-and-the-factors-taken-into-account.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
56288
Session
2024-26
Related items
Israel: Arms Trade
Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Arms trade Export controls Israel
Link
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