Extract from Business
Questions (Commons)
(Islington North) (Ind):
Could I congratulate the Leader of the House on her new position?
Could she ensure that a statement is brought forward on the
International Criminal Court and International Court of Justice
decisions relating to Israel and Gaza, and on
whether the UK Government will withdraw their objections to any
rulings they have made so that they can go ahead and be part of
international law? The Prime Minister has said that the current
UK Government are fully signed up to all aspects of international
law and, of course, the European convention on human rights.
The Leader of the House of Commons (): I thank the right hon.
Gentleman for that question. He is absolutely right. The
Government are completely clear that our commitment to
international law is resolute, and we are following the necessary
processes in that regard. The Foreign Secretary has made it clear
that he is undertaking a comprehensive review of Israel's
compliance with international humanitarian law. He has also made
it clear that he will update the House as soon as that process is
complete. I hope that that will be soon.
King's Speech debate (Lords) -
Foreign Affairs and Defence
