Written question asked by Earl Attlee (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 March 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 March 2022. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 March 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Ukraine: Geneva Conventions
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what tactful representations they will make to the government of Ukraine about the need to adhere to the Geneva Conventions; and in particular Article 13, which covers the photography and videoing of captured enemy service personnel.
- Answer
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The UK Government is in regular contact with the Ukrainian Government at ministerial, military and diplomatic levels. The UK, at all times, supports and promotes the letter and the spirit of the Geneva Conventions, and we would expect any participant in any conflict to adhere to it completely, including Russia and Ukraine
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL6590
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- Geneva Conventions Russia Ukraine Prisoners of war
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- 2022-04-26 12:30:40 +0100
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