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.
Islamic State
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have held discussions with the government of the US regarding the preservation and collection of evidence of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed by Daesh member; and if so, whether they have agreed an action plan for the prosecution of Daesh members for those crimes.
- Answer
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We continue to engage with international partners, including the US, on the need to gather and preserve evidence of Daesh crimes. It is too early, and not for the UK and US alone, to judge the most appropriate way to prosecute those responsible for crimes of international concern.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL5418
- Session
- 2016-17
- Subjects
- Criminal investigation Crimes against humanity Evidence Iraq Prosecutions USA Syria Islamic State
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