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Recommendation 23
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Ensure UK can exercise universal jurisdiction over international crimes against aid workers.
Conclusion
The preamble to the Statute of the International Criminal Court recalls “the duty of every State to exercise its criminal jurisdiction over those responsible for international crimes.” At the domestic level, the UK must ensure that it can exercise universal jurisdiction over international crimes such as the killings of aid workers and the unlawful restrictions or prohibitions on humanitarian aid and assistance. (Conclusion, Paragraph 51)
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 ↗