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1. “The United Kingdom will continue to work closely with other Member States, the Office of the Prosecutor and the Libyan Prosecutor-General's office in the investigation of the appalling reports of crimes against migrants, including those perpetrated by militia and armed groups in Libya and those involving international migrants transiting through Libya. Those crimes allegedly include torture, killing, sexual violence and even the enslavement of migrants. We are deeply concerned that the number of migrants in detention centres has continued to rise, and the United Kingdom will continue to provide assistance to those who find themselves in such centres. In response to the heightened risk of trafficking and sexual and gender- based violence in Libya, we have also provided specific support to assist in the protection of women and girls.”

   2018-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8388 (2018) · source

2. “We must ensure that all those committing human rights violations and abuses in Libya, including unlawful killings, do not evadejustice. The United Kingdom has strongly supported resolutions in the Human Rights Council on increasing accountability and calling for those committing acts in Libya amounting to war crimes or other breaches of international humanitarian law to be investigated and held accountable. We call on all parties to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC), including through the execution of arrest warrants. The United Kingdom is grateful for the Prosecutor's update in the cases of Al-Qadhafi, Al-Werfalli and Khaled, and notes that the Prosecutor's Office believes that Al-Werfalli is no longer under detention by the Libyan National Army and is currently at large in Libya.”

   2018-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8388 (2018) · source

3. “The continued political divisions in Libya benefit no one except certain armed groups bent on criminality that have created an environment of lawlessness, intimidation and fear in which ordinary Libyans continue to suffer. The increasing violence in and around Tripoli since August, and the ongoing sporadic violence that has continued since the ceasefire on 4 September, highlight this fact. Those innocent civilians, including many children, deserve better. There is an urgent need to break the political deadlock and bring peace to Libya. To that end, it is vital for all parties to engage in good faith with the United Nations-led political process and Special Representative of the Secretary- General Ghassan Salame'.”

   2018-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8388 (2018) · source

4. “I would like to start by congratulating you, Mr. President, on China's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for November. The United Kingdom wishes you very good luck for the month. I would like to thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for briefing the Council on her sixteenth report on the situation in Libya. The United Kingdom remains fully supportive of the ICC's work in Libya to tackle impunity and ensure that those responsible for the most serious crimes of international concern there are held accountable. The Prosecutor's latest report highlights once again the troubling situation in Libya. The United Kingdom has been clear that the status quo is not a sustainable option.”

   2018-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8388 (2018) · source

5. “Finally, we again thank the Office of the Prosecutor for its continued commitment to pursuing these investigations and achieving justice for the victims of Darfur, despite the fragility of the security situation, access restrictions and the lack of cooperation. We urge them to continue with this important work.”

   2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source

6. “In that connection, the United Kingdom again calls on the Government of the Sudan to fulfil its legal obligations pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005) to cooperate fully with the Court and to arrest and surrender the suspects to it without further delay. The United Kingdom continues to be frustrated that fugitives from the Court, including President Al-Bashir, Mr. Harun and Mr. Hussein, are still travelling to certain countries unhindered. For its part, the United Kingdom will continue to raise its concerns with the relevant Governments, including through the European Union. We renew our call on all States parties to cooperate with the International Criminal Court and abide by its obligations under the Rome Statute. We also urge them to consult the Court if they feel they are unable to cooperate with it for whatever reason.”

   2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source

7. “In that regard, the United Kingdom looks forward to the Arria Formula meeting on Security Council- International Criminal Court relations, on 6 July, initiated by the Netherlands and sponsored by the United Kingdom and others. We encourage our fellow Member States to engage constructively with that meeting and to consider carefully what more we as a Council can do to ensure that the Court receives the necessary support. The United Kingdom joins those States which believe that the Council should consider steps that it might take to address non-compliance findings by the Court when they are referred to the Council by the Court'sjudges.”

   2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source

8. “We urge all parties to engage meaningfully and to focus their efforts on implementing the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel road map. Linked to that, the Government must ensure the protection of fundamental human rights, including the freedom of expression and the freedom of association, in order to create an environment conducive to political dialogue and democratic reform. In adopting resolution 1593 (2005), the Council committed to supporting the Office of the Prosecutor in its efforts to investigate the situation in Darfur. We must therefore act upon the Prosecutor's request to the Council to take effective measures to enable the Court to carry out its mandate in Darfur, in particular by asserting the need for all States to cooperate with the Office's investigations.”

   2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source

9. “However, many of those returns are short-lived and precarious due to localized insecurity, the occupation of lands by militias and the absence of basic services. We note that the Prosecutor's Office is highly concerned for the fate of some of those IDPs. We are also concerned that the situation is particularly perilous for female IDPs, given the ongoing prevalence of sexual and gender-based violence. The Government of the Sudan, with the support of UNAMID and international donors, must focus its efforts on creating the conditions necessary for the safe and voluntary return of all IDPs in accordance with applicable international law, as required by resolution 2363 (2017). The continued lack of progress in the peace process is a cause for significant frustration.”

   2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source

10. “While the United Kingdom welcomes the decrease in armed conflict between Government forces and the armed opposition, we are concerned by the ongoing clashes between the Sudan Liberation Army/Abdul Wahid faction and Government forces in the Jebel Marra region. Reports of villages being burned, aerial bombardmens and civilian casualties and displacements are particularly troubling. It is unacceptable that the Government of the Sudan has prevented the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and humanitarian actors from accessing areas of recent conflict. We call on the Government of the Sudan to provide unfettered access immediately. As the security situation shows signs of improvement in some parts of Darfur, small numbers of internally displaced persons (IDPs) are beginning to return to their areas of origin.”

    2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source

11. “I would like to thank the Prosecutor for her twenty-seventh report on the situation in Darfur, pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005), and for her briefing today. I would also like to commend her and her staff for their hard work and dedication in the investigations. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has an important role to play in global efforts to end impunity for the most serious crimes of international concern. The United Kingdom fully supports its efforts to hold perpetrators to account and to achieve justice for victims. We understand how difficult the investigations have proven to be for the Prosecutor and her team and how disheartening that can be, but we encourage them to maintain their current level of commitment, as the victims and the witnesses deserve nothing less.”

    2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source

12. “In the future, we look forward to hearing from the Registry on further progress, including on the new archives repository and the work being done to create a unified information technology system for The Hague and Arusha, ensuring easier public access to information, as well as the steps being taken to increase responsiveness to changes in the Mechanism's workload going forward. We are pleased that the Mechanism has welcomed the OIOS recommendations and has started work on their implementation. We are confident it will continue to carry out appropriately the Residual functions with which it is tasked, and the United Kingdom remains fully committed to supporting the Mechanism until it completes its mandate.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

13. “The increasing number of requests that the Prosecutor is receiving from national judicial authorities for advice and support is encouraging, and we are pleased that such work will be done consistent with the lean and effective organization mandate. At the same time, it is an indication of the level of work that the Prosecutor will have to undertake over the next few years. The work of the Registry often goes unnoticed, yet it is important that we note the changes made in the Registry, which have encouraged a unified work culture. Better coordination between the two branches has ensured harmonization of governance frameworks, leading to the sharing of best practices.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

14. “It is clear that embracing the one-office policy over recent years and redefining his Office's policy on tracking fugitives last year enabled it to be innovative in its operations in the post-ICTY and ICTR periods. Those innovations are to be applauded, but the support of the international community is still needed. We call upon Member States to assist the Prosecutor's Office in fulfilling its mandate. For example, locating and apprehending fugitives is not a task that lies exclusively with the Prosecutor. We therefore urge States and international organizations to work constructively with the Office to bolster its efforts. Similarly, we call upon relevant States to engage with the Prosecutor in pursuing national prosecutions.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

15. “They can also work remotely, in addition to working at one of the seats of the Mechanism, potentially saving time and resources. It has proved to be a successful way of working. Presidential oversight in ensuring the expeditious nature of trials has resulted in substantially reduced costs for the judicial activities of the Residual Mechanism when compared to those ofits predecessors. Let me turn to the valuable work being carried out by both the Prosecutor and the Registrar. With regard to the Prosecutor's recent initiatives, we take note of the OIOS comments that the Prosecutor was effective in planning, restructuring and refining his Office's operational methods in response to the need for a lean and cost-effective organization.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

16. “The Tribunal had already set out a time frame within which to hear those cases, and it is noteworthy that cases are proceeding at pace, and even ahead of their original schedule, such as the case of Karadeie. We commend the Mechanism's efforts in establishing itself as a lean and efficient tribunal. The recent Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) report has underlined that point, specifying that the Mechanism has already achieved much of what the Security Council envisaged in resolution 1966 (2010). Its strategic approach to handling cases has undeniably played a crucial role in achieving that goal. The structure of the Mechanism has enabled it to manage its case-load efficiently by employing, in addition to its full-time President, a roster of independent judges who perform judicial functions only when tasked to do so.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

17. “Resolution 1966 (2010), which established the Mechanism, provides it with the mandate it needs to ensure that the legacy of the ICTY and ICTR is carried on. As members of the Security Council, we need to continue to support the Mechanism in its important work. We note the Mechanism's current case-load, which reflects the significance of the work that lies ahead - important appeals in the Karadeie and Mladic cases, the retrial of Stanisie and Simatovie, the contempt of court hearing and the review of an appeal sentence in the Ngirabatware case. We are pleased to note that the Appeals Chamber delivered its judgement in the case of Seselj in April.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

18. “I would like to thank the President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, Judge Theodor Meron, and the Prosecutor, Mr. Serge Brammertz, for their briefings to the Council today and their recent reports (see S/2018/347 and S/2018/471). The Residual Mechanism has now entered an important phase of its mandate. With the closure of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and, at the end of last year, the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), it is now the Mechanism's sole responsibility to continue the work of those Tribunals. Over the past decades, both Tribunals shone a spotlight on some of the worst atrocities witnessed in modern times. They showed that there would be no impunity for those who have perpetrated the most egregious of crimes.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

19. “At the same time, the United Kingdom, as a strong principled supporter of the ICC, will continue to provide its full support to the Prosecutor and her team.”

    2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8250 (2018) · source

20. “We are grateful for the Prosecutor's update on the cases ofSaifAl-Islam Al-Qadhafi, Abdullah Al-Senussi and Al-Tuhamy Mohamed Khaled. We fully support the Court's call for cooperation from the members of the Council, Libya and all States in connection with the individuals who remain at large and are accused of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Libya in 2011. It is crucial that Member States and the relevant international organizations work to assist the Libyan authorities in their efforts to build the rule of law in Libya. Together with our international partners, we will continue to work with Libya to provide it with the support that it needs to meet the challenges it faces.”

    2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8250 (2018) · source

21. “The recent mission ofthe Office ofthe Prosecutor to Libya was an important step in strengthening the focus of scrutiny on those who have acted with impunity. In that regard, we welcomed the cooperation of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the Office of the Prosecutor-General in Tripoli with the visiting mission. In the wake of reports of the appalling mistreatment and even enslavement of migrants, we also welcome the Office of the Prosecutor's work with Member States, national authorities and judiciaries, interested European institutions and the Libyan Prosecutor- General's Office to investigate and prosecute such crimes. At the same time, we appreciate the resource constraints under which the Prosecutor is operating in relation to those investigations.”

    2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8250 (2018) · source

22. “It is vital that all parties engage in good faith with the United Nations-led political process. We must ensure that those who have committed and continue to commit human rights Violations and abuses in Libya, including unlawful killings, do not evade justice for their crimes. The United Kingdom has strongly supported resolutions adopted by the Human Rights Council aimed at increasing accountability. We fully endorse the ICC's efforts in parallel. The United Kingdom also reiterates its call for all parties to cooperate with the ICC in relation to the arrest warrant for Mahmoud Al-Werfalli, and for all those committing acts amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity to be investigated and held accountable, regardless of the side they support. The current cycle of violence and impunity must be stopped.”

    2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8250 (2018) · source

23. “I thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for her very clear and concise fifteenth report and her briefing to the Security Council today. The work and focus of the International Criminal Court on Libya is extremely important in tackling impunity and making accountable those responsible for serious crimes of international concern. The Court's work has the full support of the United Kingdom. The most recent report of the Prosecutor makes clear why the situation in Libya remains deeply troubling. The continued political divisions in Libya have benefited only certain armed groups intent on criminality. Those groups have created an environment of lawlessness, intimidation and fear. That situation serves to underscore the urgent need to break the political deadlock and bring peace to Libya and its people.”

    2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8250 (2018) · source

24. “The United Kingdom also appreciated the efforts to the Prosecutor's Office has put into making the most effective and efficient use of the resources that has available while recognizing the lack of resources does impact on these investigations. Finally, I should like to take this opportunity to reaffirm the United Kingdom's commitment to supporting the Court, both as a State party to the Rome Statute and as a member of the Security Council. We thank the Prosecutor again for her report.”

    2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source

25. “For our part, the United Kingdom will continue to raise our concerns with the relevant Governments, including through the European Union, as noted in the Prosecutor's report. We renew our call on all States parties to cooperate with the Court and abide by their obligations under the Rome Statute. We also urge them to consult the Court if they feel that they are unable to cooperate with it for any reason. We welcome and express our gratitude for the continued efforts of the Office of the Prosecutor to achieve justice for victims in Darfur despite the fragile security situation, access restrictions and lack of cooperation.”

    2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source

26. “In that regard, we must do better. We encourage our fellow Council members to consider carefully what more we as a Council can do to ensure that the Court receives the necessary support. The United Kingdom will continue to call on the Government of the Sudan to meet its obligations under resolution 1593 (2005) and to cooperate fully with the Court to execute outstanding arrest warrants and to fulfil its international obligations. The United Kingdom continues to be frustrated that fugitives of Court, including Mr. Al-Bashir, Mr. Harun and Mr. Hussein, are still traveling to certain countries unhindered. We note the Chamber's finding on 6 July that, vis-a-vis the Court, the Sudan cannot claim the immunity of Mr. Al-Bashir as Head of State in the context of a request to arrest and surrender him to the Court.”

    2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source

27. “As UNAMID reconfiguration continues, it is crucial that the Mission and the Security Council closely monitor the impact of the reconfiguration on the situation on the ground, as well as the cooperation afforded to the Mission by the Government of the Sudan. The United Kingdom therefore requests other Council members to engage constructively in the upcoming assessment of phase 1 of the reconfiguration and consider carefully whether phase 2 remains appropriate. In adopting resolution 1593 (2005), the Security Council committed to supporting the Office of the Prosecutor in its efforts to investigate the situation in Darfur. In the 26 reports that have followed since, the Prosecutor has consistently reminded us of the need for State cooperation and the Council's support in order to make progress in the investigation.”

    2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source

28. “The United Kingdom welcomes the progress that UNAMID has made in completing the first phase of its reconfiguration and the Government of the Sudan's improved cooperation with the Mission. However, it is regrettable that the Government of the Sudan has yet formally to agree to the opening of a temporary UNAMID base in G010, Jebel Marra. Such a base would be vital to ensuring that a smaller UNAMID is able to focus its efforts on the Jebel Marra area, including supporting the provision of humanitarian assistance in that high-need area. We therefore urge the Government of the Sudan to agree formally to the opening of the base without further delay.”

    2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source

29. “We note the Government's ongoing disarmament campaign but are concerned by tensions and armed confrontations that have emerged as a result and that threaten to undermine the recent improvements in the security situation. We therefore urge the Government of the Sudan to pursue balanced DDR and security sector reform with full respect for human rights and international humanitarian law and in close cooperation with the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). With regard to the currently stalled peace process, we urge all parties to capitalize on the recent security and humanitarian improvements by refocusing their efforts on implementing the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel road map.”

    2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source

30. “While the situation in Darfur is beginning to show signs for cautious optimism, the international community would be remiss to accept the narrative that the situation has normalized. As noted in the Prosecutor's report, the security and human rights situation remains volatile and unpredictable, particularly for Darfur's 2.1 million internally displaced persons. Also of particular concern is the continued use of sexual violence in conflict, although it is noted that reported incident purportedly declined during this reporting period. It has been said many times before in this Chamber that lasting peace in Darfur can be realized only with the agreement of a permanent ceasefire and an inclusive political settlement that addresses the root causes of conflict. Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) will be vital in this regard.”

    2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source

31. “I would like to thank the Prosecutor for her twenty-sixth report on the situation in Darfur, for the unwavering commitment that she and her staff have shown for the investigation and for her briefing to the Security Council today. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has an important role to play in global efforts to end impunity for the most serious crimes of international concern. The United Kingdom fully supports its efforts to hold perpetrators to account and achieve justice for victims. The United Kingdom welcomes the reduction of armed conflict between Government forces and the armed opposition, as well as the extension of unilateral cessations of hostilities by both sides to the conflict. We are also encouraged by the improvements in humanitarian access and the operational environment.”

    2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source

32. “We also recognize and welcome the training that has been provided to address conflict- related sexual violence at both the international and national levels. Finally, we would like to highlight the invaluable service of the Tribunals in producing a comprehensive historical record of the atrocities committed during the conflicts of the 1990s. It is a matter of great importance that the judgments of those Tribunals and the facts that they record be universally accepted. Only by acknowledging the truths of the past can we learn lessons for the future, ensuring peace and reconciliation for all. I would like to finish by again thanking the Presidents of the ICTY and the Residual Mechanism and the Prosecutor for their reports and to warmly commend them on what they have achieved and are achieving.”

    2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

33. “We also remain fully supportive of the Prosecutor, his Office and his continued efforts in apprehending the remaining fugitives, including through the proactive efforts of his Office and by engaging with national enforcement authorities. We would also like to thank the Prosecutor's Office for the extensive capacity-building efforts in which it has been involved. Through its activities and training in Nairobi, Nuremberg and Colombia, the Prosecutor has successfully drawn attention to national ownership of post-conflict accountability and provided support to national judiciaries. We welcome the book jointly published in June 2017 by the Office of the Prosecutor of the Mechanism and the Office of the Prosecutor of the ICTY, entitled Prosecuting Conflict-Related Sexual Violence at the ICTY.”

    2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

34. “With the closure of the ICTY, we will continue to support the Residual Mechanism. We have been pleased to hear from both Presidents that the transition is progressing smoothly and recognize that that is due, in large part, to the collaboration that has taken place between the two Presidents and their staff, including with the Prosecutor moving from one body to the other. The United Kingdom looks forward to further progress in the remaining cases, with the Stanisic' and Simatovic' retrial, the Karadeie and Seselj appeals and the review proceedings in the Ngirabatware case. We hope that the Mechanism will proceed with all those cases in an expeditious and efficient manner and acknowledge that that is the intention of President Meron.”

    2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

35. “Acknowledging the need to address those challenges is still important as we recognize the significant contribution of the Tribunal. In that regard, we remain concerned that the arrest warrants for the three individuals in the remaining contempt case have still not been executed. State cooperation is integral to holding perpetrators accountable. We also note the Prosecutor's concern that reconciliation and stability are jeopardized by the denial of crimes, the rejection of facts and revisionism. In moving forward, we encourage States within the region to promote regional judicial cooperation in order to bring justice to victims. While the ICTY has completed its mandate, it is also important to ensure that the objectives of the ICTY are continued through independent and impartial prosecutions in national courts.”

    2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

36. “Besides the judgments that it has delivered, the Tribunal has shown, through its legacy conferences, how much it has achieved beyond the courtroom. The conferences have involved hundreds of participants from the former Yugoslavia, engaging them in dialogue and forging important relationships. Participants have included victims, officials from national judiciaries, experts on transitional justice, lawyers and journalists. In that way, the Tribunal has shown how it can impact significantly in a post-conflict region to deliver on Security Council and United Nations objectives, We look forward to the final academic symposium, which will be held in The Hague on 18 December. While we recognize those important achievements, we are also aware of the ongoing challenges still being faced.”

    2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

37. “However, probably most importantly, it has demonstrated that individuals who perpetrate such heinous crimes, however powerful and however senior, cannot do so with impunity. We commend the more than 7,000 staff members, 87 judges, 5 prosecutors and 4 registrars who have served at the Tribunal and contributed to its work for their diligence, determination and commitment over the past 24 years. We recognize that their task was not easy but, thanks to them, the Tribunal has fulfilled its mandate to hold individuals accountable for their appalling actions and to contribute to lasting peace in the region. Set up more than two decades ago, when it was nothing more than an aspiration on a piece of paper, it was never the role of the Tribunal to ensure full reconciliation in the region but it has contributed significantly to that.”

    2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

38. “At the time the Tribunal was something new and an innovation - a body that would lead the way for others - and nobody knew how or whether it would be able to fulfil the tasks that were being assigned to it. However, during its lifetime, the Tribunal, in the face of many obstacles, has worked tirelessly to deliver justice to thousands of victims and their families. In delivering its final report, Judge Agius has highlighted the important legacy of the Tribunal. It has worked with objectivity, professionalism and a sense of purpose to convict those most responsible for some of the most serious crimes of international concern. In doing so, it served not only to entrench the rule of law but also to develop international law, including in relation to non-international armed conflict, genocide and sexual violence.”

    2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

39. “I would like to begin by saying how pleased the United Kingdom is to see Judge Carmel Agius, President of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, Judge Theodor Meron, President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, and Mr. Serge Brammertz, recently Prosecutor of the ICTY and now Prosecutor of the Residual Mechanism. We are grateful to all of them for their very thorough assessments and reports and for coming to the Security Council today to present them to us. Today is a landmark day for both the ICTY and the Security Council. Nearly a quarter of a century ago, the Security Council formally established the ICTY by means ofresolution 827 (1993).”

    2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

40. “The United Kingdom would also like to reaffirm its support for the Government of National Accord. The United Kingdom commends the continued engagement of the Libyan Prosecutor-General and the Libyan representatives to the ICC and encourages States and relevant international and regional organizations to assist the Libyan authorities in their efforts to build the rule of law in Libya. Finally, the United Kingdom believes that the Court must have the resources necessary to do its work, but it is important that those resources be used as efficiently as possible. We welcome the steps that the Court has taken in that area and encourage the Court to continue to strive for efficiency. Once again, the United Kingdom would like to thank the Prosecutor of the ICC for presenting her report to the Council today.”

    2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source

41. “We note that the Office of the Prosecutor has continued to collect and analyse information and evidence related to alleged criminal acts against migrants in Libya. We encourage all States, including neighbouring States to Libya, to cooperate with the Court, and where relevant, to provide it with reliable information on human trafficking and smuggling networks. It is important that the alleged perpetrators of those crimes, like other serious crimes of concern in Libya, be held accountable for their actions. The lack of improvement in the situation reinforces the need for all sides to reach a political solution. The United Kingdom fully supports the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ghassan Salame, in that regard and urges all parties in Libya to engage with him constructively.”

    2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source

42. “We fully support the Court's call for cooperation from members of the Council, Libya and other States to provide information that could facilitate the arrest and surrender of those men to the ICC so that they can be tried for the alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Libya in 2011. Those responsible for war crimes and other serious crimes in Libya must not escape justice. In that connection we recall that the United Kingdom, along with two other members of the Council, publicly expressed our welcome in August for the fact that the Libyan National Army was apparently willing to investigate reports of the unlawful killings in Benghazi and to recognize the arrest warrant issued by the ICC for Mahmoud Al-Werfalli, a member of the Libyan National Army. We hope to see progress in that case in the very near future.”

    2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source

43. “It is also imperative that, as progress is made towards a political solution, security structures are reformed so as to ensure accountable chains of command and that the judicial system is strengthened to ensure that it is robust, impartial and independent. The United Kingdom is grateful for the ICC's ongoing efforts to investigate the alleged crimes despite the challenges presented by the ongoing security situation and political instability in Libya. We note that the Office of the Prosecutor is determined to resume investigative activities on the ground in Libya as soon as possible, and we welcome the steps that it is taking to achieve that goal. We note the Prosecutor's update on the cases against SaifAl-Islam Gaddafi and Al-Tuhamy Mohamed Khaled.”

    2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source

44. “We condemn the October air strikes in Derna. The United Kingdom, along with France, Italy and the United States, is closely monitoring ongoing acts of conflict in Libya. Those suspected of committing, ordering or failing to prevent summary executions and torture on all sides must be fully investigated and, if found guilty, held accountable for their actions. Reports of incidents of extrajudicial killings of detained combatants, including at the Brak Al-Shati air base, and clashes in areas such as Benghazi and Misrata, resulting in civilian casualties, are also very disturbing. While we fully support Libya in its fight against terrorism, such operations have a detrimental humanitarian impact on the civilian population, and the relevant rules of domestic and international law must be complied with.”

    2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source

45. “I would like to start by expressing the gratitude of the United Kingdom to Ms. Fatou Bensouda, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for being here today with members of her team and for presenting to the Security Council her fourteenth report and update on the activities ofher Office with regard to the situation in Libya. The United Kingdom fully supports the work of the Office of the Prosecutor, and the ICC as a whole, to bring to account those responsible for serious crimes of international concern in Libya and elsewhere. The situation in Libya remains extremely serious and a cause for grave concern. It is deeply troubling that violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law continue to happen with impunity on a daily basis across Libya, including against migrants and refugees.”

    2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source