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UK National Committee on International Humanitarian Law: terms of reference

This document provides the terms of reference for the UK national committee that promotes the implementation of international humanitarian law.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 24 July 2018
• Last updated: 17 May 2023 — See all updates

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

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UK National Committee on International Humanitarian Law: terms of reference

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The UK National Committee on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is composed of representatives from a wide range of government departments and the British Red Cross. Amongst other tasks, it considers national implementation of IHL instruments, encourages the dissemination of IHL, and considers the provision of assistance to other States.

The Committee terms of reference provide more detail on the Committee’s composition and role.

Published 24 July 2018
Last updated 17 May 2023 + show all updates

1. 17 May 2023

   Updated list of members of the committee to reflect new government departments.

2. 24 July 2018

   First published.