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Anti-war campaigners hit out at government's refusal to publish legal advice on Israel's attacks on Gaza
Mel Stride leaving 10 Downing Street, London, following a Cabinet meeting, January 30, 2024
ANTI-WAR campaigners have hit out at the government’s continued refusal to publish legal advice on whether the offensive in Gaza has broken international humanitarian rules.
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride insisted today that Israel “abides by the rule of law.”
He said advice from government lawyers to ministers on the situation will remain confidential but stressed that Britain’s support for Israel is not “unconditional.”
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