UN Rapporteur Albanese to Join Corbyn Gaza Tribunal in Westminster

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is organizing a two-day unofficial tribunal in early September to investigate the UK's role in alleged war crimes and genocide in Gaza, following the government's blocking of his private member's bill for an official inquiry. The event, named the "Gaza tribunal," will take place at Church House in Westminster and will feature testimony from Palestinian victims, legal experts, and other witnesses. UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has confirmed her participation, providing insights particularly on the legality of UK involvement, including the use of RAF Akrotiri airbase in Cyprus to support Israeli military operations. Corbyn's Peace and Justice Project is leading the initiative, which aims to establish the extent of UK government complicity in the conflict, drawing comparisons to the Chilcot Inquiry on the Iraq War. Despite Labour's softened stance calling for a ceasefire and aid resumption, the UK continues to provide military aid to Israel through intelligence sharing. The tribunal is supported by multiple NGOs and seeks to fill the investigative gap left by the official inquiry's rejection in Parliament.