HL Deb 14 October 1997 vol 582 cc178-9WA
Lord Judd

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What action they are now pursuing together with NATO allies towards the arrest and trial of Mr. Radovan Karadzic and General Ratko Mladic for their alleged abuse of human rights and war crimes.

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

The mandate of the NATO-led Stabilisation Force (SFOR) allows troops to detain indicted persons with whom they come into contact in the course of their duties, provided the tactical situation permits. This applies to any indictee, including Karadzic and Mladic.