To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps she has taken to help secure justice for the victims of flight MH17, including John Alder and Liam Sweeney.
Answered on
28 January 2022
The British Government continues to support the ongoing work of the MH17 Joint Investigation Team. We made a financial contribution towards the specialist criminal court in the Netherlands, which is conducting the MH17 trial. This trial will ensure that families and friends of the victims receive answers, and that those responsible are held to account for this appalling crime. FCDO consular officials have provided support to UK bereaved families, including hosting briefings for bereaved family members with representatives from the Dutch Public Prosecutors Office, the Joint Investigation Team, and Victim Support Netherlands.
The Government joins the Netherlands and Australia in calling on the Russian Federation to accept state responsibility, and to cooperate with the court to deliver justice for the victims of this tragedy.