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2nd Report - Accountability for Daesh crimes
Human Rights (Joint Committee)
HC 612
Published 13 May 2025
Recommendations
8
Not Addressed
The Government should prioritise the establishment of a clear framework to allow for greater cooperation...
Recommendation
The Government should prioritise the establishment of a clear framework to allow for greater cooperation between UK’s relevant national bodies and between the UK and other mechanisms involved in the gathering and preserving of evidence. It should also identify the …
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Government Response Summary
The government's response outlines its policy on Universal Jurisdiction, focusing on where investigations should occur and collaborative approaches through treaties, but does not address the recommendation for establishing a framework for greater cooperation between UK national bodies or identifying barriers to structural investigations.
Ministry of Justice
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9
Not Addressed
With the closure of UNITAD, it is imperative that the evidence gathered is not lost,...
Recommendation
With the closure of UNITAD, it is imperative that the evidence gathered is not lost, and that new evidence can still be collected as needed. (Conclusion, Paragraph 61)
Government Response Summary
The government's response rejects the committee's assessment of a lack of cooperation between UK investigative bodies, which does not address the recommendation regarding the preservation and collection of evidence following UNITAD's closure.
Ministry of Justice
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10
Not Addressed
We urge the Government to use its influence to ensure that such valuable evidence is...
Recommendation
We urge the Government to use its influence to ensure that such valuable evidence is not lost and that it is kept safe from both state and non- state actors who could put the lives of survivors at risk. The …
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Government Response Summary
The government's response rejects the committee's assessment of a lack of cooperation between UK investigative bodies, which does not address the recommendation to ensure the preservation and effective use of valuable evidence from Daesh crimes.
Ministry of Justice
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16
Not Addressed
The Government must adopt a proactive approach and seek to identify and locate minors and...
Recommendation
The Government must adopt a proactive approach and seek to identify and locate minors and where feasible repatriate them as soon as practically possible. (Recommendation, Paragraph 97)
Government Response Summary
While stating 'Agree,' the government's response details the establishment of an Iraqi judicial body for international judicial cooperation and evidence-sharing, which does not address the recommendation for the UK government to proactively identify, locate, and repatriate minors.
Ministry of Justice
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Conclusions (1)
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
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.