5th Report - Protection not permission: The UK’s role in upholding international humanitarian law and supporting the safe delivery of humanitarian aid

Select Committee
International Development Committee HC 526 12 June 2025
Report Status Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations 51 items (20 recs)
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Accepted in Part 8
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Rejected 9
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17 Conclusion Deferred
The FCDO needs to be led by the law without fear or favour. In July 2024, the International Courts of Justice handed down its advisory opinion on the legality of Israel’s policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. This advisory opinion sets out various obligations in respect of third …
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the ICJ's advisory opinion and states it is carefully considering it, committing to publish a full response in due course. It reiterates its commitment to international law and respects the ICJ's independence.
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