Written questions

Israel: Palestinians

Lords · Question HL295 · Tabled 24 Jul 2024 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 8 Aug 2024

Question

Asked by The Lord Bishop of Gloucester

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they plan to take in response to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice issued on 19 July regarding (1) Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestinian territories, and (2) its discriminatory laws

Answer

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury, 8 Aug 2024

We have received the Advisory Opinion issued by the International Court of Justice on Friday 19 July and are considering it carefully before responding. The UK respects the independence of the International Court of Justice. The government is absolutely c...