Former UK Supreme Court justices including Lady Hale, alongside more than 600 lawyers, academics and retired senior judges, have written a 17-page legal opinion to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urging the UK to halt arms sales to Israel, citing the ICJ's identification of a risk of genocide in Gaza. A YouGov poll cited in the article shows 56% to 17% of voters supporting an arms ban.
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A recent YouGov poll reflects a substantial disconnect between government policy and public sentiment, with a majority of voters (56% to 17%) supporting an arms ban.
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The death toll of the ongoing war on Gaza continues to rise, with at least 33,037 Palestinians killed and 75,668 wounded by Israeli forces since 7 October.
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The death toll of the ongoing war on Gaza continues to rise, with at least 33,037 Palestinians killed and 75,668 wounded by Israeli forces since 7 October.
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Three former Supreme Court justices, including Lady Hale, have joined forces with over 600 lawyers, academics, and retired senior judges to caution the UK government against breaches of international law.
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The 17-page letter, constituting a legal opinion, points out that despite governmental calls for a cessation of hostilities and unhindered humanitarian aid access to Gaza, the continued arms trade with Israel contradicts these efforts.
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highlighting the withdrawal of funding following allegations made by Israel against 12 staff members of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees
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