Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 13
13
Acknowledged
International Criminal Court provides forum for holding states accountable for IHL breaches.
Conclusion
At the international level, the International Criminal Court provides a forum for holding states and individuals, respectively, accountable for breaches of IHL. (Conclusion, Paragraph 35)
Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the conclusion, affirming its full commitment to international law and respect for the independence of the ICJ and ICC. It reiterates its strong support for the ICC through multilateral engagement and by encouraging states to become parties to the Rome Statute.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
Agree. The UK is fully committed to international law and respects the independence of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC is the primary international institution for investigating and prosecuting individuals charged with the most serious crimes of international concern, holding those responsible to account and achieving justice for victims. The UK stands firm in its full support of the Court, which must be permitted to exercise its jurisdiction in line with the Rome Statute, investigate allegations of the international crimes that fall within its remit, and follow legal process. Through its presence in key multilateral fora, the UK reinforces our support for the ICC. At negotiations for the UN General Assembly Resolution on the Safety and Security of Humanitarian Personnel in 2024, the UK reaffirmed the importance of the ICC for the international legal order, and called upon all States which have not yet done so to consider becoming parties to the Rome Statute.