Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 July 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 July 2020. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 27 July 2020 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Syria: Islamic State

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken in response to the statement by the Syrian Democratic Forces in May requesting that the international community to take full responsibility for the numbers of ISIS prisoners in Syria and to set up international courts, under UN jurisdiction, and try them in North East Syria.

Answer: The UK Government is clear that those individuals who have fought for, or supported Daesh, whatever their nationality, should face justice through a fair trial in the most appropriate jurisdiction. Any decision in relation to the continued detention, transfer or prosecution of detainees is ultimately a matter for authorities under whose jurisdiction the individuals are detained. The UK will continue to work with international partners, as well as partners in the region in seeking to secure the prosecution of individuals who have committed crimes in the name of Daesh. Any such justice mechanism must respect human rights and the rule of law, as well as ensure fair trials and due process.

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