Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Friday, 6 September 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 September 2024. It was answered by Lord Collins of Highbury (Labour) on Thursday, 19 September 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Yazidis: Genocide

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the UN Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/ISIL as it comes to the end of its mandate; and what arrangements have been agreed in relation to the evidence it has collected so far, in particular (1) where and how it will be stored, (2) how it will be used, and (3) what will happen to the evidence which has not been processed yet.

Answer: The UK played a leading role in UNITAD's establishment. UNITAD has collated and processed considerable evidence of Daesh atrocities since its establishment in 2017. It has contributed significantly to addressing the legacy of Daesh in Iraq, including the generation of high-quality evidence which has supported trials in third countries, and capacity building of the Iraqi judicial system. The UK will continue to work with Iraq and international partners to ensure that Daesh are held accountable for the crimes they have committed following the UNITAD's closure, and that international efforts to support survivor and minority communities continue.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL839
Session: 2024-26
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Subjects: Genocide Yazidis Islamic State
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