House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine
14 May 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Proposed by Stephen Doughty Lab Cardiff South and Penarth
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At a glance
Key points
- The Foreign Secretary is attending a Council of Europe meeting to adopt the resolution establishing the operating model for the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine
- The UK will consider forms of cooperation with the Special Tribunal, which may involve the need for primary legislation
- Further negotiations on budgetary parameters and financial safeguards for the Tribunal are anticipated
Issue summary
The statement discusses the UK's position regarding the establishment of The Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.
Action requested
The Foreign Secretary is attending a Council of Europe meeting to adopt the resolution establishing the operating model for the Special Tribunal. The UK will consider forms of cooperation with the Tribunal, potentially requiring primary legislation and further negotiations on budgetary parameters and financial safeguards.
Key facts
- The Special Tribunal will investigate, prosecute, and try political and military leaders responsible for Russian aggression against Ukraine.
- Negotiations at the Council of Europe have resulted in agreement on the text of the Enlarged Partial Agreement (EPA).
- Adoption of the EPA is expected to take place during the Foreign Ministers Meeting in Chisinau beginning today.