A Bill to provide for the High Court of England and Wales to make a preliminary finding on cases of alleged genocide; and for the subsequent referral of such findings to the International Criminal Court or a special tribunal.
House of Commons
1 December 2017
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This bill would let the High Court in England and Wales make an initial finding on cases of alleged genocide. If the court identifies a likely genocide, the finding could be referred to the International Criminal Court or to a special tribunal for further action. It creates a formal process for identifying genocide and passing on those findings to international bodies.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons and has a recorded first reading in 2017, with no further stage dates provided here.
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