Overview

This bill mandates the UK government to formally recognize the events of 1915-1916 targeting Armenians in the Ottoman Empire and surrounding regions as genocide. The government must issue a statement to Parliament detailing this recognition and outlining future actions.

Description

The Armenian Genocide (Recognition) Bill compels Her Majesty's Government to officially acknowledge the Armenian genocide. The definition of "genocide" used in the bill aligns with the definitions provided in the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. The Secretary of State must present a written statement to the House of Commons confirming this recognition and detailing the government's planned response. The bill applies to the entire United Kingdom and comes into effect upon passage.

Government Spending

The bill itself doesn't specify any direct government spending. However, the government's response to the recognition (as outlined in the Secretary of State's statement) may involve additional expenditures, the amount of which is currently unknown.

Groups Affected

This bill will primarily affect:

• Armenian diaspora in the UK: They will likely see this as a significant step towards achieving justice and recognition for the historical trauma suffered by their ancestors.
• Turkey: The Turkish government may object to the bill, potentially straining UK-Turkey relations.
• Historians and academics: The bill's passage may influence future academic discourse and research on the events of 1915-1916.
• UK Government: The bill will impact government policy and international relations.

Powered by nyModel