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Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 November 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 November 2017. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 November 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Robert Mugabe

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to make representations at the UN to have Robert Mugabe brought before the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity and the killing of 20,000 of the Matabele people in Zimbabwe.

Answer

The United Nations Security Council can refer situations, not individuals, to the International Criminal Court Prosecutor for investigation. Any decision to refer to the International Criminal Court must be made on the basis of what will be the most effective means to bring perpetrators of atrocities and those who have assisted them to account.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3309
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Crimes against humanity International Criminal Court Prosecutions Zimbabwe Mugabe, Robert
Link
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