The British High Commission has issued a statement in response to Pakistan’s demarche, clarifying that law enforcement and prosecutorial authorities in the United Kingdom (UK) operate independently of the government.
According to the statement, the British High Commission said that police and prosecutors in the UK make decisions free from political influence and in accordance with the law. It added that foreign governments may share relevant material with the UK police liaison authorities if they believe any content violates British law.
A spokesperson for the British High Commission stated that any material provided will be reviewed by the police to determine whether it warrants further action. “If the content appears to breach UK law, it may be subject to investigation,” the spokesperson said.
The statement further noted that where the evidence suggests a violation of the law, a criminal investigation could potentially be initiated by the relevant authorities.
The British High Commission emphasised that the assessment of evidence and any subsequent action would be carried out solely by UK law enforcement agencies, in line with established legal procedures.
The response comes after Pakistan formally conveyed its concerns through a diplomatic demarche, seeking action over material it believes may contravene UK laws.
