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2nd Report - Accountability for Daesh crimes
Human Rights (Joint Committee)
HC 612
Published 13 May 2025
Conclusions (3)
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
The UK legal framework applicable to international crimes is inconsistent. Whilst it is possible to prosecute individuals for torture and grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions committed abroad, it is not possible to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, or other war crimes committed abroad, unless the individuals are …
Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the committee's observation regarding the inconsistent UK legal framework for international crimes and explains its current support for accountability under existing national laws and international obligations.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
There is no official public data from the Government on the number of British individuals currently detained in camps and prisons in North East Syria (NES). (Conclusion, Paragraph 95)
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the presence of British nationals in NES but states it cannot comment on exact numbers due to shifting circumstances, lack of consular presence, and varied information sources.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
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 …
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.