Armed Conflict: Sexual Offences
Lords · Question HL1557 · Tabled 1 Jul 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno
To ask His Majesty's Government what aspects of international law relating to conflict-related sexual violence they consider would benefit from further clarification, development or strengthening.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 10 Jul 2026
Conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) is prohibited under international law and can constitute a war crime, a crime against humanity, or an act of genocide. The Government considers that existing international legal frameworks provide an important basis...