UK Abstains on UN Human Rights Council Resolutions Singling Out Israel
At the latest UN Human Rights Council session, the United Kingdom chose to abstain from voting on three draft resolutions, labeled L.8, L.36, and L.37, all under Item 7, which exclusively scrutinizes Israel's human rights practices. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders, the explanation highlighted the UK's objection to the disproportionate focus on Israel compared to other nations. Until now, when the UK was a member of the Council, it consistently voted against these resolutions by default. The UK emphasized that all countries should face proportionate and objective scrutiny regarding their human rights records. It views the unique... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Mar 2026 13:36
