A Bill to make provision for the Secretary of State to have regard to acts of genocide in determining the allocation of international humanitarian assistance.
House of Lords
2 May 2017
This Bill would require the Secretary of State to have regard to acts of genocide when deciding how the UK allocates international humanitarian aid. It aims to ensure aid decisions recognise genocide victims and the communities affected. It is currently at the Lords' second reading stage.
Currently at the Lords' second reading; after this stage it will progress through the Lords before moving to the House of Commons for consideration.
Party positions show Conservatives, Reform UK and DUP in favour; Labour (Co‑op) and most other opposition parties voted against; Sinn Féin, SDLP and some groups are recorded as mixed or not applicable.
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