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Russian commanders 'will be hunted down for war crimes', justice secretary warns

The UK and 37 others countries referred Russia to the International Criminal Court on Wednesday for its "barbaric" invasion of Ukraine.

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The UK and 37 others countries referred Russia to the International Criminal Court on Wednesday for its "barbaric" invasion of Ukraine.

Highlights

  • Justice Secretary Dominic Raab said the UK is already planning to help identify and find fugitives suspected of war crimes.
  • The UK and 37 other countries referred Russia to the International Criminal Court on Wednesday for its “barbaric” invasion of Ukraine.
  • Justice Secretary Johnson said all 38 countries are “crystal clear that Mr Putin cannot commit these horrific acts with impunity” Mr Raab revealed more details to The Daily Telegraph.
  • He said he was in discussions with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss over the UK’s exact role in finding fugitives and finding evidence to place war criminals on trial.
  • The former lawyer said: “It is important to lay down a marker now and puncture the perception of impunity”