Written question asked by Baroness Sheehan (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 1 March 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 March 2022. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 March 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Israeli Settlements: Geneva Conventions
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effects of Israeli settlement activity on the Geneva Convention.
- Answer
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The UK's position on settlements is clear. They are illegal under international law. Minister James Cleverly raised UK opposition to settlement expansion with the Government of Israel on 9 November. The Fourth Geneva Convention, which applies to all occupied territories, including East Jerusalem, prohibits demolitions or forced evictions absent military necessity.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- HL6554
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- Geneva Conventions Israeli settlements
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- 2022-03-15 15:31:22 +0000
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