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<p>The primary responsibility for prosecuting those who attack humanitarian workers
in any context lies with the 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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