Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 98804

Israel: Terrorism

Tabled: 10 December 2025
Answered: 16 December 2025
Named Day

Question

Dr Rupa Huq

LabourEaling Central and Acton

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will issue a response to Israel’s plans to introduce a mandatory death penalty for terrorism against Israel.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer
The UK Government's policy on the death penalty is clear: we oppose it in all circumstances, as a matter of principle.