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<p>Where there is evidence that crimes have been committed, foreign fighters should
be brought to justice in accordance with due legal process. The UK takes extra-territorial
jurisdiction for most terrorism offences, so that we are able to prosecute people
in the UK for terrorism activity undertaken overseas if this is appropriate.</p><p>
</p><p>There are also other criminal offences, including murder, for which the UK
takes extra-territorial jurisdiction. Criminal investigations and decisions to prosecute
depend on the circumstances of each individual case and are a matter for the police
and CPS.</p><p> </p><p>There will be occasions where evidence against suspects means
that the most appropriate jurisdiction to prosecute is not the UK in which case UK
law enforcement will assist when required, subject to a range of safeguards.</p>
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