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Lords · Question HL6813 · Tabled 23 Apr 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 8 May 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they recognise the term "domicide".

Answer

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury, 8 May 2025

The UK Government does not recognise the term "domicide". "Domicide" is not a standalone international crime, though certain breaches of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) involving homes may be war crimes. Promoting IHL compliance i...