London, 17 November 2025 - The Standing Group on Atrocity Crimes welcomes recent steps taken by the UK Government to support the sovereignty, peace, and security of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

On 16 October 2025, the Standing Group published a policy briefing outlining threats to Bosnia and Herzegovina and recommending immediate actions to uphold the rule of law, protect human rights, and reinforce the peace established by the Dayton Agreement of 14 December 1995. The briefing was shared in advance with relevant institutions and partners. Recent UK actions reflect several of these recommendations.

Policy Note: Critical Preventative Measures: Maintaining Bosnia’s Sovereignty, Peace, and Security.

On 16 Oct 2025, the Standing Group on Atrocity Crimes published a policy briefing on the critical threats facing Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH) and the immediate steps the UK Government should take to reaffirm the rule of law,and maintain the peace. These measures are specifically concerned with preventing instability which could lead to the re-occurrence of conflict and relatedly atrocity crimes, which is even more salient given that this year marks the 30-year anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, as well as the ratification of the peace negotiated at Dayton.

The Standing Group on Atrocity Crimes has issued a Call for Written Submissions. The Call forms part of an independent review being undertaken by the Standing Group. This review, supported by expert-led evidence, will assist in the articulation and development of recommendations for a comprehensive and cohesive UK framework to address atrocity-related issues.