Written question asked by Baroness Warsi (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 March 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 12 April 2024. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Friday, 12 April 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Israel Defense Forces: British Nationals Abroad
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what arrangements are in place to engage with British nationals returning to the UK after serving in the Israel Defence Forces to ascertain whether they have been involved in any breaches to the Geneva Convention.
- Answer
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The UK recognises the right of British nationals with more than one nationality to serve in the legitimately recognised armed forces of their additional nationalities. This includes the Israel Defence Force.
Anyone who travels to conflict zones to engage in unlawful activity should expect to be investigated upon their return to the UK. Decisions on prosecutions are taken independently by the police and Crown Prosecution Service on a case-by-case basis.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL3706
- Session
- 2023-24
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- British nationals abroad Geneva Conventions Israel Defense Forces
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- 2024-04-12 14:11:56 +0100
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