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Some good news from the UK. G-d save the Queen!

The United Kingdom on Thursday approved an amendment to the universal jurisdiction law, which had allowed private individuals to obtain an arrest warrant for alleged “war crimes” aimed at Israeli dignitaries who visit the UK.

In a telephone call to opposition leader Tzipi Livni, UK Ambassador to Israel Matthew Gould stated that the Queen of England had signed the measure into law.

Gould said in a press release: “The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act, which has now received Royal Assent, includes an important amendment to ensure that the UK’s justice system can no longer be abused for political reasons. The change will ensure that people cannot be detained when there is no realistic chance of prosecution, while ensuring that we continue to honor our international obligations."

He continued: “The UK remains committed to ensuring that those guilty of war crimes are brought to justice. This amendment requires the Director of Public Prosecutions to consent to the issuing of an arrest warrant for crimes of universal jurisdiction and will put an end to requests for warrants where there is no realistic chance of prosecution.” source: http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPol...aspx?id=238107

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Not before time either!