Written questions

Darfur: Crimes against Humanity

Lords · Question HL13293 · Tabled 6 Jan 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 13 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Goudie

To ask His Majesty's Government what atrocity prevention measures they are taking in Sudan, in particular in Darfur, in accordance with the undertaking to prevent genocide in Article 1 of the Genocide Convention.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 13 Jan 2026

The report referenced by the Noble Baroness has been reviewed as part of our ongoing work to monitor credible information regarding atrocities in Sudan, and take action accordingly.On 12 December, I wrote to Parliament to outline that the UK would be sanc...