§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Solicitor-General on how many occasions since the coming into force of the International Criminal Court Act 2001 the Attorney-General's consent has been sought to bring a prosecution for war crimes; and if she will make a statement. [134400]
§ The Solicitor-GeneralOwing to the way records are kept in the Attorney-General's department answer to this question cannot be provided without disproportionate cost. Applications for consent are not recorded by reference to the offence for which the application is made. Also, a request unaccompanied by evidence may not be recorded as an application.