Debate on a motion on recognition of genocide by Daesh

This debate was opened by Fiona Bruce, Conservative MP for Congleton.

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Text of the motion

'That this House believes that Christians, Yazidis, and other ethnic and religious minorities in Iraq and Syria are suffering Genocide at the hands of Daesh; and calls on the Government to make an immediate Referral to the UN Security Council with a view to conferring jurisdiction upon the International Criminal Court so that perpetrators can be brought to justice.'

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