On 16 September 2026, Minister for Europe Lord Wood of Anfield responded to a judgment by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, according to a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office press release issued that day. He said the UK respects the court's independence and judicial process and remains committed to justice, accountability and reconciliation across the region.

Lord Wood said the judgment was a significant moment but not a judgment on Kosovo's statehood, sovereignty or right to determine its own future. He said the court's findings concern individuals and should not be used to inflame tensions between communities or across the region, and that political leaders and public figures have a responsibility to promote calm, keep reactions peaceful and put people's safety first. He expressed the government's thoughts for victims and their families.

The minister restated UK support for Kosovo's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity and for peace across the Western Balkans, citing the UK's role alongside NATO Allies in 1999 and in supporting Kosovo's independence in 2008. He said the UK would continue working with regional and other partners to support peace, justice and a secure future for all communities.