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Where the UK has jurisdiction over international crimes, the UK should seek to investigate and...
Conclusion
Where the UK has jurisdiction over international crimes, the UK should seek to investigate and prosecute such crimes. (Recommendation, Paragraph 44)
Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
5. Agree. The UK Government supports accountability in appropriate jurisdiction in our national laws and upholding our international obligations under the Geneva Conventions. This includes UK court jurisdiction under the International Criminal Court Act (ICCA) 2001 where the offence has been committed by a UK national or resident or the perpetrator is subject to UK service jurisdiction. The UK also exercises universal jurisdiction for torture under the Criminal Justice Act 1988 and grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions under the Geneva Conventions Act 1957. The Government supports the investigation and prosecution of international crimes under these conditions. It reaffirms the powers of relevant authorities to investigate international crimes, for the CPS to make independent charging decisions under the CPS Code, and for the MOJ to support fair trials and system-wide capability.
Source
Committee
Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Inquiry
Accountability for Daesh crimes
Report
2nd Report - Accountability for Daesh crimes
13 May 2025
HC 612
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age
1.1 yr
Report published
13 May 2025