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Accountability for atrocities in Ukraine
20 April 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the UK's efforts to hold Russia accountable for atrocities committed in Ukraine.
Action Requested
The UK has referred the situation in Ukraine to the International Criminal Court, provided funding and technical support, established a Commission of Inquiry through the UN Human Rights Council, and launched initiatives like the Civil Society Fund and the Murad Code. The government will continue working with international partners to collect evidence and ensure justice.
Key Facts
- UK led a group of 42 States in referring atrocities in Ukraine to the ICC.
- £1 million additional funding was provided to the ICC for support.
- A Commission of Inquiry through the UN Human Rights Council was established.
- The Moscow Mechanism report found credible evidence of Russian war crimes, including forced deportation of over 500,000 people.
- Sir Howard Morrison QC supports Ukrainian investigations into war crimes.
- £10 million Civil Society Fund launched to support organisations in Ukraine.
- Murad Code was jointly launched on 13 April at the UN Security Council.
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