UPR recommendations 2022, paragraph 43.99

UN recommendation

Plain English recommendation

Government should: Run an independent investigation into ‘whitewashing’, where war crimes by members of the British armed forces abroad may have been covered up, and prosecute anyone responsible.


Original UN recommendation

Conduct an independent investigation at the national level into cases of “whitewashing” British servicemen who may be involved in committing war crimes during hostilities abroad and bring the perpetrators to justice (Russian Federation).

Date of UN examination

10/11/2022

Last updated on 16/09/2024