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Recommendation 6
6
Accepted in Part
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The United States has introduced sophisticated legislation on atrocity prevention, and it recently adopted an...
Recommendation
The United States has introduced sophisticated legislation on atrocity prevention, and it recently adopted an (inter-agency) Strategy to Anticipate, Prevent, and Respond to Atrocities. The UK Government should take all opportunities to learn from, and collaborate with, the United States and like-minded partners in the Global Network of R2P Focal Points. Partnership is critical in the face of rising atrocity risks today. When possible, the UK and its partners should share the results of country 42 From Srebrenica to a safer tomorrow: Preventing future mass atrocities around the world risk assessments and collectively agree which national governments have the greatest leverage and/or influence to lead prevention initiatives in specific countries/regions.
Government Response Summary
The Government is committed to a whole-of-government approach to atrocity prevention, with responsibility falling under the Minister of State for Human Rights within FCDO, but cannot commit to a written strategy at this time.
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Government Response
Accepted in Part
HM Government
Accepted in Part
23. The Government cannot commit to a written strategy at this time but is committed to taking a whole-of-government approach to atrocity prevention. The responsibility for atrocity prevention falls under the Minister of State for Human Rights within FCDO who sets the strategic direction and engages with other Ministers within FCDO and across Government as appropriate. Ministers will continue to regularly engage on atrocity prevention, especially when specific country contexts arise. Within the NSC structure, atrocity prevention and conflict prevention fall under development. Terms of Reference for the NSC can be found on the Government’s website.