Overview

This bill mandates the UK government to formally recognize the killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire (1915-1923) as genocide. It also promotes commemoration of the victims and education about the event's significance in relation to modern-day atrocities.

Description

The bill compels the UK government to officially acknowledge the Armenian genocide. This recognition is defined using the established definitions of genocide from the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. The bill also necessitates an annual commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, potentially alongside other genocide commemorations. Furthermore, it requires the Secretary of State to encourage education and public awareness of the Armenian genocide and its relevance to contemporary crimes against humanity and war crimes.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't specify any direct financial implications for government spending. However, costs may arise from implementing the commemoration and educational initiatives.

Groups Affected

This bill primarily affects:
• **The UK Government:** They are legally bound to recognize the Armenian genocide and implement educational and commemorative measures.
• **Armenian community in the UK:** They may experience a positive impact due to the formal recognition of their historical trauma.
• **Educational institutions:** They may need to incorporate the Armenian genocide into their curricula.
• **The Turkish government:** May have a negative reaction given Turkey's denial of the event as a genocide.

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