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Israel: International Humanitarian Law

Asked by Clive LewisLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 5 August 2024UIN 1956

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is using the same system for (a) collating and (b) reviewing evidence on Israel's compliance with international humanitarian law during the conflict in Gaza as was used by the previous Government.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

As the Foreign Secretary has made clear, he is not able to look back on advice made available to previous Government Ministers. That review process is underway. It is complex and requires careful consideration. The Foreign Secretary has committed to being transparent when making decisions on International Humanitarian Law assessments.

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