§ Sir Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of international compliance680W with UN Security Council Resolution 1373; which countries have not fully complied; and if he will make a statement. [151669]
§ Mr. StrawThe United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) was established in order to encourage and ensure global compliance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373. The CTC works to promote full implementation of the Resolution by UN member states in a transparent and effective manner. All member states are engaged in this process. Reaching full compliance is an ongoing process with long-term action for many States. The CTC's monitoring of this is continuous.
The CTC reviews and replies to states' reports, which outline the domestic provisions in place and the progress made in fighting terrorism in accordance with the Resolution. In addition to reviewing and replying to states' reports, the CTC promotes compliance with Resolution 1373 by facilitating technical assistance to states, and encouraging co-operation with international and regional bodies to strengthen counter-terrorism capacity building globally.
The Committee is currently reviewing its reporting requirements and mechanism in an effort to encourage fuller and more timely reporting, and further substantive progress, from all member states. The UK remains a strong and active supporter of this effort.