Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with members of the UN Security Council to secure support in principle for referral of Burma to the International Criminal Court to investigate alleged crimes against humanity committed by the Burmese armed forces.

The UN Security Council visited Bangladesh and Burma from 28 April to 1 May. The importance of accountability was discussed in Bangladesh and Burma and between Council members. Referring Burma to the International Criminal Court does not have the necessary support from Council members at this time.