Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 121157

Offences against Children: International Law

Tabled: 16 March 2026
Answered: 23 March 2026

Question

Dr Scott Arthur

LabourEdinburgh South West

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she plans to support the establishment of an international criminal court for crimes against children.

Answer

Chris Elmore
The UK is a strong supporter of the International Criminal Court (ICC) as the primary international institution for investigating and prosecuting those responsible for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community and achieving justice...

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