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As per my previous answer to UIN 25822 tabled on Thursday 16 May, and as reflected in the Ministerial Code, I do not confirm publicly whethe

I wrote to you on this important subject on Friday 17 May 2024. For completeness, I set out my full written response below.

I have not had any discussions with the Government of South Africa on this legal case.

I cannot answer your question as to do so would be in breach of the Law Officers’ Convention.

The hon.

Yes.

I thought that the ICC’s statement was worthy of note, and I am grateful to the right hon. Lady for bringing it to the House’s attention.

The Chair of the Select Committee is tempting me to step on the firm territory of the Lord Chancellor, as he well knows.

This Government firmly respect the role and the independence of the ICJ.

As all Members know, the Law Officers’ convention means that I cannot disclose outside Government whether or not I have provided advice, or