Source · Select Committees · Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Recommendation 7
7
Not Addressed
There is a lack of cooperation between UK investigative and prosecuting bodies, such as the...
Conclusion
There is a lack of cooperation between UK investigative and prosecuting bodies, such as the War Crimes Unit of the Metropolitan Police, and the Crown Prosecution Service. (Conclusion, Paragraph 60)
Government Response Summary
The government's response outlines its policy on Universal Jurisdiction but does not address the committee's conclusion regarding a lack of cooperation between UK investigative and prosecuting bodies.
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
8. The UK’s policy on Universal Jurisdiction is based on the principle that investigations and prosecutions should take place close to where crimes occur, allowing for better access to robust evidence and witnesses. The UK has also consistently adopted the position that the question of whether universal jurisdiction should apply to a particular crime is best approached collaboratively between states through treaties, with a focus on what would make an effective contribution to address the crimes in question.