Accountability for Daesh crimes
Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Closed
Inquiry
11
Recommendations
6
Conclusions
1
Report
6
Oral sessions
12
Letters
6
Events
Activity timeline 20 events
11 Jul
2025
2025
13 May
2025
2025
Report published
12 Feb
2025
2025
Oral evidence
12 Feb
2025
2025
10 Jan
2025
2025
10 Jan
2025
2025
10 Jan
2025
2025
28 May
2024
2024
28 May
2024
2024
28 May
2024
2024
8 May
2024
2024
Oral evidence sessions 6 sessions
6 Dec 2023
View on parliament.uk
Jonathan Hall KC · Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation
22 Nov 2023
View on parliament.uk
Dr Anne Charbord · Professor Fionnuala Ní Aoláin
Katherine Cornett · Reprieve
Laura Durán · ECPAT UK (Every Child Protected Against Trafficking)
Laura Durán · ECPAT UK
Professor Fionnuala Ní Aoláin · University of Minnesota Law School
15 Nov 2023
View on parliament.uk
Panel One
Bethan David · Crown Prosecution Service
Detective Chief Superintendent Gareth Rees · Metropolitan Police Service
18 Oct 2023
View on parliament.uk
Dr Ewelina Ochab · International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI)
Pari Ibrahim · Free Yezidi Foundation (FYF)
Reports 1 report · click to expand
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Report - Accountability for Daesh crimes | HC 612 | 13 May 2025 | 17 | Response document linked |
Recommendations & Conclusions
17 results
1
Conclusion
2nd Report - Accountability for Da…
We welcome the Government’s commitment to achieve justice for survivors of Daesh crimes.
We welcome the Government’s commitment to achieve justice for survivors of Daesh crimes. However, not a single Daesh fighter has been successfully prosecuted in the UK for committing international crimes, such as genocide. (Conclusion, Paragraph 36)
Ministry of Justice
View details
2
Recommendation
2nd Report - Accountability for Da…
Terrorism charges do not capture the nature and scale of crimes committed against victims.
Terrorism charges do not capture the nature and scale of crimes committed against victims. Where there is sufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction for international crimes, individuals should be prosecuted for such crimes. (Recommendation, Paragraph 37)
Read more
Ministry of Justice
View details
3
Recommendation
2nd Report - Accountability for Da…
The Government has told us that the most appropriate forums for prosecuting individuals are the...
The Government has told us that the most appropriate forums for prosecuting individuals are the jurisdictions where the crimes were committed. Given the concerns with regard to fair trial rights, capacity, and resources, we must not rely on other countries …
Read more
Ministry of Justice
View details
4
Recommendation
2nd Report - Accountability for Da…
Where the UK has jurisdiction over international crimes, the UK should seek to investigate and...
Where the UK has jurisdiction over international crimes, the UK should seek to investigate and prosecute such crimes. (Recommendation, Paragraph 44)
Ministry of Justice
View details
5
Conclusion
2nd Report - Accountability for Da…
The UK legal framework applicable to international crimes is inconsistent.
The UK legal framework applicable to international crimes is inconsistent. Whilst it is possible to prosecute individuals for torture and grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions committed abroad, it is not possible to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, …
Read more
Ministry of Justice
View details
6
Recommendation
2nd Report - Accountability for Da…
The Government should amend the International Criminal Court Act 2001 to remove the requirements of...
The Government should amend the International Criminal Court Act 2001 to remove the requirements of UK nationality and residency. The relevant guidelines should also be amended to ensure that presence in the UK is not 32 a prerequisite to initiating …
Read more
Ministry of Justice
View details
7
Conclusion
2nd Report - Accountability for Da…
There is a lack of cooperation between UK investigative and prosecuting bodies, such as the...
There is a lack of cooperation between UK investigative and prosecuting bodies, such as the War Crimes Unit of the Metropolitan Police, and the Crown Prosecution Service. (Conclusion, Paragraph 60)
Ministry of Justice
View details
8
Recommendation
2nd Report - Accountability for Da…
The Government should prioritise the establishment of a clear framework to allow for greater cooperation...
The Government should prioritise the establishment of a clear framework to allow for greater cooperation between UK’s relevant national bodies and between the UK and other mechanisms involved in the gathering and preserving of evidence. It should also identify the …
Read more
Ministry of Justice
View details
9
Recommendation
2nd Report - Accountability for Da…
With the closure of UNITAD, it is imperative that the evidence gathered is not lost,...
With the closure of UNITAD, it is imperative that the evidence gathered is not lost, and that new evidence can still be collected as needed. (Conclusion, Paragraph 61)
Ministry of Justice
View details
10
Recommendation
2nd Report - Accountability for Da…
We urge the Government to use its influence to ensure that such valuable evidence is...
We urge the Government to use its influence to ensure that such valuable evidence is not lost and that it is kept safe from both state and non- state actors who could put the lives of survivors at risk. The …
Read more
Ministry of Justice
View details
11
Conclusion
2nd Report - Accountability for Da…
The UK uses deprivation of citizenship orders more than almost any country in the world.
The UK uses deprivation of citizenship orders more than almost any country in the world. At the same time that it is important for the Government to be able to take steps such as citizenship stripping in the interests of …
Read more
Ministry of Justice
View details
12
Recommendation
2nd Report - Accountability for Da…
The Government must provide greater transparency as to the use of deprivation of citizenship powers,...
The Government must provide greater transparency as to the use of deprivation of citizenship powers, including by providing regularly updated data to the public. The Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, or the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation if his …
Read more
Ministry of Justice
View details
13
Conclusion
2nd Report - Accountability for Da…
There is no official public data from the Government on the number of British individuals...
There is no official public data from the Government on the number of British individuals currently detained in camps and prisons in North East Syria (NES). (Conclusion, Paragraph 95)
Ministry of Justice
View details
14
Recommendation
2nd Report - Accountability for Da…
The Government must publish updated data on the number of Britons estimated to be detained...
The Government must publish updated data on the number of Britons estimated to be detained in NES, with information disaggregated by age and sex if available. If this data is not available or cannot be made public, the Government must …
Read more
Ministry of Justice
View details
15
Conclusion
2nd Report - Accountability for Da…
We recognise that the Government may in some cases feel that national security considerations render...
We recognise that the Government may in some cases feel that national security considerations render repatriations difficult. We acknowledge this and recognise that keeping the public safe must be the Government’s highest priority. We also acknowledge that conditions on the …
Read more
Ministry of Justice
View details
16
Recommendation
2nd Report - Accountability for Da…
The Government must adopt a proactive approach and seek to identify and locate minors and...
The Government must adopt a proactive approach and seek to identify and locate minors and where feasible repatriate them as soon as practically possible. (Recommendation, Paragraph 97)
Ministry of Justice
View details
17
Recommendation
2nd Report - Accountability for Da…
The Government should undertake every effort to prosecute British individuals held in camps in NES...
The Government should undertake every effort to prosecute British individuals held in camps in NES where there is evidence that they were involved in Daesh crimes. (Recommendation, Paragraph 98) 34
Ministry of Justice
View details
Correspondence 12 letters
12 Feb 2025
Correspondence from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Justice regarding Accountability for Daesh Crimes dated 5 February 2025
Parliament page
10 Jan 2025
Correspondence from the Committee to the Secretary of State to the Lord Chancellor dated 10 January 2025
Parliament page
10 Jan 2025
Correspondence from the Committee to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Dated 10 January 2025
Parliament page
10 Jan 2025
Correspondence from the Committee to the Secretary of State for the Home Department regarding Accountability for Daesh Crimes dated 10 January 2025
Parliament page
28 May 2024
Correspondence from the Committee to the Secretary of State for the Home Department regarding Daesh Crimes
Parliament page
28 May 2024
Correspondence from the Committee to the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice regarding Daesh Crimes
Parliament page
28 May 2024
Correspondence from the Committee to the Minister of State Lord Ahmad regarding Daesh Crimes
Parliament page
8 May 2024
Correspondence from the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Rt Hon Alex Chalk, dated 11 January 2024
Parliament page
3 May 2024
Correspondence from Rt Hon James Cleverly MP Secretary of State for the Home Department to the Committee regarding Daesh crimes
Parliament page
3 May 2024
Correspondence from The Right Honourable Alex Chalk KC MP Lord Chancellor & Secretary of State for Justice to the Committee regarding Daesh crimes
Parliament page
3 May 2024
Correspondence from Rt Hon James Cleverly MP Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs to the Committee regarding the accountability of British citizens and residents for crimes committed by Daesh in Syria and Iraq
Parliament page
3 May 2024
Correspondence from Amal Clooney, Barrister, Doughty Street Chambers to the Committee regarding Daesh crimes
Parliament page