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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-01more like thismore than 2018-10-01
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Crimes against Humanity remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the difference between genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes; and to what extent they consider the risk of the annihilation of a group of people a distinguishing factor between each of those. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL10370 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-10-15more like thismore than 2018-10-15
answer text <p>It is the policy of the British Government, that any judgment as to whether war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide have occurred is a matter for judicial decision after consideration of all the available evidence, rather than for governments or non-judicial bodies. This approach provides a clear, impartial, and independent measure of whether genocide has occurred.</p><p>As the majority of mass atrocities occur in and around conflict, the Government believes a focus on conflict prevention is the best means to prevent most mass atrocities. The Government adopts a whole-of-government effort, using our diplomatic, development, defence and law enforcement capabilities, to help find pathways to peace and stability.</p><p>As a party to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, the UK is fully committed to the prevention and punishment of genocide as appropriate under the Convention. This is reflected in the Government's support for the remit of the International Criminal Court under the Rome Statute. The Government has also supported the establishment of evidence gathering mechanisms and fact finding missions such as the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria, the Burma collect and preserve mechanism, and the Daesh Investigative Team.</p>
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-15T14:45:58.63Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-15T14:45:58.63Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
906000
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-05-16more like thismore than 2018-05-16
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Crimes against Humanity remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 16 May (HL6856), whether they will commission a review into the existing legislation on genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, and the effective use of such legislation by UK courts. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL7929 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-25more like thismore than 2018-05-25
answer text <p>The UK is committed to the principle that there must be no impunity for perpetrators of genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes. Prosecution decisions are taken independently of Government.</p><p>We do not currently have plans to conduct a formal review of the range of legislation that relates to this policy area.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-25T13:58:19.173Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-25T13:58:19.173Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
885892
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-04-17more like thismore than 2018-04-17
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Crimes against Humanity remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what strategy they are developing to promote the prevention of atrocity crimes; and how that strategy relates to Yemen. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Judd more like this
uin HL6988 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-01more like thismore than 2018-05-01
answer text <p>The Government's approach to preventing mass atrocities is rooted firmly in our wider conflict prevention and peacebuilding activity. This begins with actively looking out for signs of countries at risk of instability, to reduce the risks of violence, promote good governance, support the rule of law, building inclusive societies, and enabling effective judicial and security sector reform. We aim to foster environments where atrocity crimes are less likely to take place.</p><p>In Yemen we play a leading role in support of UN-led efforts political resolution of the conflict. We are also supporting a range of conflict prevention and peacebuilding activities through the Conflict Stability and Security Fund (with £7 million budget this financial year for Yemen). We take very seriously allegations of any violation of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) by actors in the conflict in Yemen, and call upon all parties to abide by their obligations under IHL. We regularly raise the importance of compliance with IHL with the Saudi-led Coalition in Yemen.</p>
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-01T15:41:23.52Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-01T15:41:23.52Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
1660
label Biography information for Lord Judd more like this
539181
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-07-18more like thismore than 2016-07-18
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Crimes against Humanity remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what consideration they have given to the imposition of sanctions and penalties on countries that host visits by those indicted for genocide or crimes against humanity such as Omar al Bashir, President of Sudan; and what discussions they have had with other signatories to the creation of the International Criminal Court about that issue. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1258 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-29more like thismore than 2016-07-29
answer text <p>The International Criminal Court (ICC) has an established procedure for dealing with instances of non-cooperation and reports regularly to the UN Security Council on this matter. We continue to follow closely developments in the ICC, including the level of States’ cooperation with the Court, and will consider further measures as appropriate.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-29T12:47:43.293Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-29T12:47:43.293Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
539182
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-07-18more like thismore than 2016-07-18
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Crimes against Humanity remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to table a resolution for discussion at the UN Security Council drawing attention to the failure of member states to assist the International Criminal Court in bringing to justice those indicted for war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1259 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-08-01more like thismore than 2016-08-01
answer text <p>The International Criminal Court (ICC) has an established procedure for dealing with instances of non-cooperation and reports regularly to the UN Security Council on this matter. We continue to follow closely developments in the ICC, including the level of States’ cooperation with the Court, and will consider further measures as appropriate.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-08-01T14:13:21.003Zmore like thismore than 2016-08-01T14:13:21.003Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
457750
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-03-04more like thismore than 2016-03-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Crimes against Humanity remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if the Government will now consider acknowledging mass atrocity prevention or the prevention of identity-based mass violence to be a matter of national interest and a national priority. more like this
tabling member constituency Bassetlaw more like this
tabling member printed
John Mann more like this
uin 29797 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-03-11more like thismore than 2016-03-11
answer text <p>The UK continues to be strongly committed to early and effective international action to prevent mass atrocities. The National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015 underlined the importance the Government attaches to upholding international humanitarian law and to the prevention of mass atrocities through effective implementation of the UN agreed principle of the Responsibility to Protect.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East more like this
answering member printed James Duddridge more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-03-11T13:40:04.58Zmore like thismore than 2016-03-11T13:40:04.58Z
answering member
1559
label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge more like this
tabling member
1387
label Biography information for Lord Mann more like this
427145
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-11-09more like thismore than 2015-11-09
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Crimes against Humanity remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, which Minister in his Department is responsible for atrocity prevention; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Leeds Central more like this
tabling member printed
Hilary Benn more like this
uin 15522 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-11-20more like thismore than 2015-11-20
answer text <p>The Minister responsible for atrocity prevention in the FCO is Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, James Duddridge MP.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Runnymede and Weybridge more like this
answering member printed Mr Philip Hammond more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-11-20T14:11:21.36Zmore like thismore than 2015-11-20T14:11:21.36Z
answering member
105
label Biography information for Lord Hammond of Runnymede more like this
previous answer version
30102
answering member constituency Runnymede and Weybridge more like this
answering member printed Mr Philip Hammond more like this
answering member
105
label Biography information for Lord Hammond of Runnymede more like this
tabling member
413
label Biography information for Hilary Benn more like this
386879
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-07-01more like thismore than 2015-07-01
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Crimes against Humanity remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what arrangements they have made to ensure that early warning systems and country analysis include indicators of genocide and crimes against humanity, and that there is sufficient interdepartmental co-operation to achieve this. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Judd more like this
uin HL988 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-07-13more like thismore than 2015-07-13
answer text <p>The British Government produces an annual internal risk report on fragile states called Countries at Risk of Instability (CRI). The report is used to help policy makers prioritise countries for Government engagement and ensure that policy responses are best placed to tackle evolving instability risks. As part of the CRI process, indicators that highlight a higher risk of mass atrocities occurring are used, such as levels of internal state repression, levels of inter-communal factionalism and the type of regime a country operates. The reports indicator set reflects best practice from many similar non-governmental organisations and partner governments approaches. Data is collected from a wide range of sources, including academia and Government subject matter expertise. The report is produced by the Cabinet Office and coordinates input from all relevant government departments and agencies.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-07-13T13:23:00.53Zmore like thisremove minimum value filter
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
1660
label Biography information for Lord Judd more like this
386881
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-07-01more like thismore than 2015-07-01
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Crimes against Humanity remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they have taken to review the readiness of the United Kingdom to respond to crimes of atrocity and developing threats of genocide and other crimes against humanity anywhere in the world. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Judd more like this
uin HL990 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-07-13more like thismore than 2015-07-13
answer text <p>The British Government’s global network of embassies, strong international partnerships, and early warning mechanisms give the UK significant insight into emerging threats. The UK remains committed to the Responsibility to Protect and seeks to respond to developing threats of atrocity crimes or genocide including through prevention projects, sanctions regimes or support for justice systems. Our seat on the UN Security Council also means we swiftly engage where a threat of such crimes emerges. Where prevention has failed, it is the international community's responsibility to take collective action, through diplomatic, humanitarian and other means. Where necessary, the UN Security Council should be ready to authorise coercive measures under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-07-13T13:24:48.577Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-13T13:24:48.577Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
1660
label Biography information for Lord Judd more like this