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Offences against Children: International Law

Commons · Question 121157 · Tabled 16 Mar 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 23 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she plans to support the establishment of an international criminal court for crimes against children.

Answer

Answered by Chris Elmore, 23 Mar 2026

The UK is a strong supporter of the International Criminal Court (ICC) as the primary international institution for investigating and prosecuting those responsible for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community and achieving justice...