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Russia and Ukraine: Prisoners

Question for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

UIN HL8760, tabled on 26 June 2023

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend to assist with the detailed recording of all cases of torture or inhumane treatment of prisoners by both Russia and Ukraine.

Answered on

10 July 2023

There is mounting evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. We remain committed to ensuring that all parties are held to account for their actions. Investigators from the International Criminal Court and the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine are investigating all allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The UK is supporting both independent investigations, financially and through capacity building programmes. The UK, the US and the EU established the Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group to provide practical and financial support to the War Crimes Unit of the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine.