Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they support the further development of international legal standards relating to the protection of survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.

Conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) is prohibited under international law and can constitute a war crime, a crime against humanity, or an act of genocide. The Government considers that existing international legal frameworks provide an important basis for preventing and responding to CRSV, but challenges remain in ensuring accountability and tackling impunity. The UK therefore supports efforts to strengthen the international legal architecture, including through negotiations towards a future Crimes Against Humanity Convention. The UK has played an active role in these discussions and engaged survivors and civil society to help ensure future developments reflect survivor-centred approaches and strengthen accountability.