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5th Report - Protection not permission: The UK’s role in upholding international humanitarian law and supporting the safe delivery of humanitarian aid
International Development Committee
HC 526
Published 12 June 2025
Government response
5th Special Report - Protection not permission: The UK’s role in upholding international humanitarian law and supporting the safe delivery of humanitarian aid: Government Response · published 5 Sep 2025
Recommendations & Conclusions
17
Conclusion
Deferred
Government failed to formally respond to ICJ opinion on Israel's IHL compliance.
Conclusion
The FCDO needs to be led by the law without fear or favour. In July 2024, the International Courts of Justice handed down its advisory opinion on the legality of Israel’s policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. This …
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Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the ICJ's advisory opinion and states it is carefully considering it, committing to publish a full response in due course. It reiterates its commitment to international law and respects the ICJ's independence.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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