Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Act 2025
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Act 2025 (c. 1) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that grants diplomatic status to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
The CPA is an international organisation that brings together parliamentarians from across the Commonwealth of Nations. It was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in London. The ICRC is an international humanitarian organisation that provides assistance to victims of armed conflict and other emergencies. It was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Geneva.
The Act grants the CPA and the ICRC the same diplomatic status as other international organisations, such as the United Nations and the World Health Organization. This means that they will be entitled to the same privileges and immunities, including immunity from legal process and taxation.
The Act also provides that the CPA and the ICRC will be able to use the British Red Cross Society’s emblem. The British Red Cross Society is a voluntary organisation that provides humanitarian assistance in the United Kingdom and around the world.
The Act was introduced by the Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, and was passed by Parliament on 16 January 2025. It received Royal Assent on 23 January 2025.
The Act is a welcome development that will help to strengthen the UK’s relationship with the Commonwealth and the international community. It will also help to ensure that the CPA and the ICRC are able to continue their vital work.
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Act 2025
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