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Accountability for Daesh Crimes 2025-07-17
17 July 2025
Lead MP
Tom Gordon
Debate Type
General Debate
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TaxationForeign Affairs
Other Contributors: 1
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Tom Gordon raised concerns about accountability for daesh crimes 2025-07-17 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
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.
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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