Speeches

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

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

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

The Royal Albert Hall is one of our most important cultural institutions.

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

This Government believe very firmly in international law.

Yes.

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

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.