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<p>The UK is a strong supporter of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the
principle of universality. We have consistently raised Iraq’s responsibility to observe
international laws and obligations in our contacts with Human Rights interlocutors
within the Government of Iraq. The UK has not, to date, made representations to the
new Government of Iraq in regards to accession to the Rome Statute or accepting ICC
jurisdiction in relation to the current situation in the country. Any decision to
involve the ICC in the situation in Iraq must be made on the basis of whether the
court would prove an effective means of bringing the perpetrators of atrocities to
justice. We will use our ongoing dialogue with the Government of Iraq to explore all
available options for ensuring accountability.</p><p>We remain deeply concerned by
the situation in Iraq and the threat from the self-styled Islamic State of Iraq and
the Levant (ISIL). We welcome Prime Minister al-Abadi’s commitments to inclusivity,
to protecting Iraqi citizens, addressing human rights abuses and holding those responsible
to account, and look forward to these commitments being translated into action.</p>
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