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International Tribunals (Sierra Leone) Act 2007
Summary
This Act allows the UK to legally support and participate in the Special Court for Sierra Leone, an international tribunal that prosecutes those responsible for serious crimes during Sierra Leone's brutal 1991-2002 civil war. It gives the UK the power to help investigate, prosecute, and support the court's work to bring those responsible to justice.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing the UK's involvement in prosecuting serious war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Sierra Leone's civil war. It helps deliver justice for victims and survivors by allowing the UK to cooperate with international courts that investigate mass murder, rape, and other brutal acts.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics might worry about the cost of the UK funding or participating in foreign tribunals when there are needs at home. Some may question whether international courts are effective, or feel the UK should focus on its own legal priorities rather than getting involved in other countries' past conflicts.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading22 May 2007
- 2nd reading13 Jun 2007
- Committee stage13 Jun 2007
- Report stage13 Jun 2007
- 3rd reading13 Jun 2007
Lords
- 1st reading18 Apr 2007
- 2nd reading1 May 2007
- 3rd reading22 May 2007
Royal Assent18 Jun 2007
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