Written question asked by Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 July 2003. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 July 2003.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

Whether the United Kingdom has now signed an agreement with Afghanistan to protect all peacekeepers who are British nationals from surrender to the International Criminal Court when it begins operations on 16 June; and how many other European states have signed similar agreements to protect their nationals. [HL 3309].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 3309; 650 c100-1WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Armed forces British nationality EU countries Jurisdiction Exemptions Immunity from prosecution International Criminal Court International criminal law International courts Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan ISAF