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We recognise that the Government may in some cases feel that national security considerations render...

Conclusion
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 ground are volatile and dangerous, leading to a significant possibility of escape. (Conclusion, Paragraph 96)
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
16. Agree. Following the end of UNITAD’s mandate in September 2024, Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council established the National Centre for International Judicial Co-operation (NCIJC) in October 2024. The centre is Iraq’s legally designated authority for international judicial cooperation and evidence- sharing on counter terrorism.
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 1.1 yr
Report published 13 May 2025