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PE2207: I demand the Scottish Parliament create a pilot court to try Russian war criminals with Ukraine

Petition Summary

I demand that the Scottish Government establish a pilot court to try Russian war criminals in cooperation with Ukraine and international bodies. This will make Scotland a center of international justice, ensuring punishment for the guilty, protection of victims, and adherence to international law, strengthening the country's authority globally and demonstrating commitment to justice and international legal principles.

Petitioner: Sviatoslav Rozenko

Status: Closed

Date published: 14 November 2025

Click here for the full petition


Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee consideration

SPICe Briefing (119KB, pdf) posted 15 January 2026


Committee Meetings

21 January 2026: The Committee agreed to close the petition under Rule 15.7 of Standing Orders.

Official Report of Meeting 21 January 2026


Written Submissions

PE2207/A: Petitioner written submission, 14 January 2025 (101KB, pdf) posted 15 January 2026

PE2207/B: Scottish Government written submission, 15 January 2026 (84KB, pdf) posted 15 January 2026

PE2207/C: Petitioner written submission, 15 January 2026 (100KB, pdf) posted 16 January 2026