International Criminal Court Ukraine 2022-07-05
2022-07-05
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Q1
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The International Criminal Court celebrated its 20th anniversary but has achieved only three war crime convictions. There is concern about the need for sustained international support and funding to hold the Putin regime accountable.
What support his Department is providing to the International Criminal Court's investigation into war crimes in Ukraine? The ICC has managed only three war crime convictions in 20 years, but if the Putin regime is to be held accountable, that will only happen with sustained international support and funding. Have discussions been had with international counterparts in Governments who are not members of the International Criminal Court to encourage them to join?
We have offered financial and technical support including a dedicated liaison officer from the Met in The Hague to facilitate information co-operation, military analysis support, and witness protection support. I have had discussions with other supportive states parties such as the US war crimes ambassador.
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The specific discussion details with non-member governments about joining the ICC were not provided.
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Q2
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The International Criminal Court celebrated its 20th anniversary but has achieved only three war crime convictions. There is concern about the need for sustained international support and funding to hold the Putin regime accountable.
Does the Secretary of State agree that, if the Putin regime is to be held accountable, that will only happen with sustained international support and funding? Has he had discussions with international counterparts in Governments who are not members of the International Criminal Court to encourage them to join?
I thank the hon. Lady, and she is absolutely right that the Court can only do so much. We have provided financial support, a dedicated liaison officer from the Met in The Hague to facilitate information co-operation, military analysis support, and witness protection support. I have had discussions with other supportive states parties including the US war crimes ambassador.
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The specific discussion details with non-member governments about joining the ICC were not provided.
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Q3
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Russia and its proxies are placing on trial four British nationals, including three serving members of the Ukrainian armed forces and one civilian. Two have been sentenced to death, raising concerns about international justice.
Does my right hon. Friend agree that Russia's decision to place four British nationals—three serving members of the Ukrainian armed forces and a civilian—on trial amounts to a war crime? What support will he give to the Ukrainian authorities to help them gather evidence for these cases?
Absolutely right, this is an unlawful act taking Russia further into pariah status. We have said that clearly and our allies agree. On Ukraine, we are providing support to the ICC and I have had meetings with Ukrainian Minister of Justice and Prosecutor General to ensure they have all necessary support for domestic investigations.
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The specific details about gathering evidence were not fully addressed.
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