| answer text |
<p>The Government believes that recognition of genocides should be a matter for international
courts. It should be a legal, rather than political determination, decided by international
judges after consideration of all the evidence available in the context of a credible
international judicial process. I deplore the targeting and persecution of Yezidis
and other minorities by the so called Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. We continue
to urge the Government of Iraq to do all it can to ensure the security and rights
of all minority communities in Iraq, including the Yezidi. We are working in Iraq
to build consensus around the importance of freedom of religion or belief; and supporting
practical projects on community dialogue with civil society and faith groups. The
UK is supporting the international humanitarian relief effort in Iraq by providing
£79.5m to help the 3.2 million internally displaced Iraqis, including many who have
fled their homes on account of ISIL’s persecution on the grounds of religion. The
money is providing clean water, sanitation, essential medicines, and funding for NGOs
and charities, some of which is specifically designed to protect women and children.</p>
|
|
