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Written question asked by Rupa Huq (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 December 2025 (named day). It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 December 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Israel: Terrorism

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will issue a response to Israel’s plans to introduce a mandatory death penalty for terrorism against Israel.

Answer

The UK Government's policy on the death penalty is clear: we oppose it in all circumstances, as a matter of principle.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
98804
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Capital punishment Israel Sentencing Terrorism
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk