Source · Select Committees · Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Recommendation 15
15
Acknowledged
We recognise that the Government may in some cases feel that national security considerations render...
Conclusion
We recognise that the Government may in some cases feel that national security considerations render repatriations difficult. We acknowledge this and recognise that keeping the public safe must be the Government’s highest priority. We also acknowledge that conditions on the ground are volatile and dangerous, leading to a significant possibility of escape. (Conclusion, Paragraph 96)
Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the committee's observations regarding national security considerations, the priority of public safety, and the volatile conditions on the ground impacting repatriations.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
16. Agree. Following the end of UNITAD’s mandate in September 2024, Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council established the National Centre for International Judicial Co-operation (NCIJC) in October 2024. The centre is Iraq’s legally designated authority for international judicial cooperation and evidence- sharing on counter terrorism.