Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 5
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UK armed forces demonstrate strong adherence to International Humanitarian Law, serving as a global example.
Conclusion
The UK armed forces have a strong and proud history of supporting IHL. They have experience of operating within the spirit and letter of IHL in extremely challenging environments, and of complying with accountability mechanisms when there have been allegations against them. At a time of increasing global tensions and rising military spending, the world needs examples to follow. (Conclusion, Paragraph 17)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 5 September 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗