Written question asked by Shockat Adam (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 14 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 May 2026 (named day). It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

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Israel: Capital Punishment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the recommendations of the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians on sanctions against Israeli lawmakers involved in passing the death penalty bill.

Answer

It is the UK's long-standing policy not to comment on potential sanctions designations, as to do so could risk lessening their impact.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

1571

Session

2026-27

Grouped for answer

Yes

Subjects

Capital punishment Israel Palestine Sanctions

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk