ISIS: Trial of British Citizens Debate
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Lord Thomas of Gresford
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ISIS: Trial of British Citizens
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Lord Thomas of Gresford (LD)
The Minister will be aware that there is jurisdiction under the International Criminal Court Act 2001 to try war crimes in this country for British nationals, but it has so far been used only against British soldiers. Is there any reason why it should not be used against British nationals who have formed part of ISIS?
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
On the issue of the process that would be used, as I said, the underlying principle and approach that the Government have taken is to ensure that whoever is tried, and wherever they are tried, it is done so according to the principles of international humanitarian law. All pathways in that regard will be considered.