A Bill to provide that offences of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes may be tried in the United Kingdom regardless of the nationality or residence of the offender; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Brendan O'HaraScottish National Party
2 November 2023
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This bill would allow UK courts to try people for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes regardless of the offender’s nationality or where the offence occurred or where they reside. It extends universal jurisdiction to ensure such grave crimes can be prosecuted in the UK. The bill is currently at the first reading in the House of Commons and was introduced by Brendan O’Hara (SNP).
The bill is at the very start of its journey, having its first reading in the House of Commons; further stages will follow if it progresses.
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25 Apr 2023
The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
