International criminal court issues warrants over alleged war crimesIn its announcement of the decision to issue arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant of Israel, the International criminal court has said that...
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Read MoreCriticism of decision comes from across political spectrum, with some saying ban does not go far enoughThe decision to suspend some arms sales to Israel was facing a growing backlash from all sides, with Boris Johnson accusing...
Read MoreLabour government says it will not pursue questions on court’s jurisdiction over Netanyahu and GallantMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesBritain has said it will not proceed with efforts to question whether the...
Read MoreHuman rights barrister says US expects Labour to continue Tories’ challenge of court’s proposed action against Israeli PM The US has been accused of putting pressure on Labour to uphold a legal challenge mounted by...
Read MoreShadow foreign secretary repeats belief in ‘rules-based order’ and also says UK would not reopen issue of EU membershipDavid Lammy has reiterated that Labour would seek to implement an arrest warrant against Benjamin...
Read MoreDecision appears to be based on official assessment of Israel’s compliance with humanitarian law that did not cover recent eventsDavid Cameron personally recommended that the UK should continue to sell arms to Israel two...
Read MoreAlex Younger’s claim that insufficient care is being paid to collateral risks comes as UK is urged to suspend arms sales to IsraelMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael’s actions in Gaza have “bordered...
Read MoreSignatories to open letter also urge ministers to stop sales of arms that could be used in violation of international lawMore than 250 British lawyers, including eminent KCs and professors of law, have called on the UK...
Read MoreLord Hain is seeking amendments to economic crime bill requiring ministers to back establishment of new courtThe UK government should back the establishment of an international anti-corruption court to prosecute corrupt leaders...
Read MoreUN chief on sexual violence warns dozens of cases under investigation are ‘tip of the iceberg’Russia-Ukraine war: latest updatesMen and boys are among the alleged victims of rape by Russian soldiers in Ukraine, where...
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