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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Richard Wheeler

War criminals could visit UK without prosecution fear unless law changed – MP

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Russian generals responsible for war crimes in Ukraine could visit the UK without fear of prosecution unless a legal loophole is closed, MPs have heard.

SNP MP Brendan O’Hara said the Clooney Foundation for Justice, co-founded by Amal and George Clooney, will call for changes to 2001 legislation to ensure a defendant can be prosecuted in the UK for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes regardless of their nationality or residence.

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