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Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Monday, 20 February 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 March 2017. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Monday, 6 March 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Syria: Islamic State

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 8 February (HL5121), whether they are satisfied that sufficient progress has been made in the collection of evidence by the Independent Mechanism established by UN General Assembly resolution 71/248 regarding war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed by members of Daesh.

Answer

This mechanism will seek to gather evidence of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed by all actors in Syria, including Daesh. It is in the process of being established and is not yet operational.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5417
Session
2016-17
Related items
Iraq: Islamic State
Wednesday, 8 February 2017
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Criminal investigation Crimes against humanity Evidence UN resolutions Syria Islamic State
Link
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