§ Lord Houghton of Sowerbyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will consult the Australian Government on the subject of a revised policy for dealing with war crimes.
§ The Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Blatch):No. The policy of each country in dealing with war crimes is a matter for that country's government.
§ Lord Houghton of Sowerbyasked Her Majesty's Government:
90WAWhether they will take account of the fact that the Canadian Government last month announced that no further prosecutions under their War Crimes Act would take place, following the failure of 14 of the 15 cases pending to come to court.
§ Baroness Blatch:The policy of other countries in dealing with war crimes is a matter for those countries' governments. Our approach is reflected in the War Crimes Act 1991. Individual cases will continue to be considered on their merits under its terms.