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Accountability for Daesh Crimes 2025-07-17

17 July 2025 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Tom Gordon LD Harrogate and Knaresborough

Crime & Law EnforcementForeign Affairs

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At a glance

Tom Gordon raised concerns about accountability for daesh crimes 2025-07-17 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Concerns raised about insufficient Government assurances regarding prosecution of UK nationals for Daesh crimes
  • Need to amend the International Criminal Court Act 2001 and improve transparency on citizenship deprivation highlighted
  • Call for repatriation of British nationals detained in Syria made

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Tom Gordon LD Harrogate and Knaresborough

The Government's assurances are insufficient as no UK national has been prosecuted for international crimes committed by Daesh. Emphasises the need to amend the International Criminal Court Act 2001, improve transparency regarding citizenship deprivation, and repatriate British nationals detained in Syria.

Other contributors (1)
  • Tom Gordon LD Harrogate and Knaresborough

    Highlights that no Daesh fighter has been prosecuted for genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes. Criticises the Government's stance on universal jurisdiction, transparency of citizenship deprivation policies, and slow repatriation efforts.

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