To ask the Solicitor-General what (a) correspondence and (b) discussions the Law Officers’ Department has had with (i) European counterparts and (ii) others to seek the earliest possible compliance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1738, on the protection of journalists in armed conflict; and if he will make a statement. (140889)

None.

To ask the Solicitor-General what steps have been taken by the Law Officers’ Department to ensure the UK's compliance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1738, on the protection of journalists in armed conflict; and if he will make a statement. (140890)

The United Kingdom takes seriously its obligations, under international humanitarian law, to protect journalists and other civilians in situations of armed conflict and already has in place the necessary measures to ensure compliance. The Law Officers’ departments have not been required to take additional steps following the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1738 (2006).