Written question asked by Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Israel: Capital Punishment
- Question
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What assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of recent Israeli legislation introducing the death penalty.
- Answer
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The UK opposes capital punishment in all circumstances, and we have raised our concerns directly with the Israeli Government about the recently-passed Death Penalty Bill.
In a joint statement with Australia, France, Germany, Italy and New Zealand on 29 March, we highlighted the discriminatory character of the bill, and urged the Government of Israel to abandon it.
And on 30 March, the Foreign Secretary raised the bill in a call with Foreign Minister Sa’ar, and highlighted Israel’s obligations under international humanitarian law.
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- 908769
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Capital punishment Israel
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