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<p>The primary responsibility for prosecuting those who attack humanitarian workers
in any context lies with the relevant state authorities. In a conflict context, where
the state authorities are unable or unwilling to do this, international accountability
mechanisms may be invoked, as appropriate. The UK supports international mechanisms
such as the International Criminal Court or <em>ad hoc</em> tribunals acting within
their mandates when grave violations of international humanitarian law are suspected,
and the state is genuinely unable or unwilling to investigate or prosecute.</p>
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