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1001910
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-11-05
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Democratic Republic of Congo: Torture more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo on the the use of torture in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Bristol West more like this
tabling member printed
Thangam Debbonaire more like this
uin 188111 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary met Foreign Minister Okitundu in October. I met with him during the United Nations General Assembly in September and with a range of government contacts when I visited the DRC in April. We made clear that we have zero tolerance for any human rights abuses or violations of international humanitarian law. The UK played a key role at the June 2018 Human Rights Council, which mandated the UN Joint Human Rights Office to document and profile human rights violations in DRC.</p> more like this
answering member constituency West Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Harriett Baldwin more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-14T15:27:15.287Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-14T15:27:15.287Z
answering member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
tabling member
4433
label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire more like this
1002011
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-11-05
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Tanzania: LGBT+ People more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he plans to take to protest the Tanzanian government’s recent steps against gay citizens; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Vauxhall more like this
tabling member printed
Kate Hoey more like this
uin 187989 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>I am concerned by reports of threats against the LGBT community in Tanzania. The British High Commission, alongside international partners, carried out a demarche on the Tanzanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 2 November, urging the authorities to respect human rights and protect all citizens from discrimination. I welcome the Government of Tanzania's statement on 4 November making clear that such threats do not represent government policy, and that it will protect human rights as enshrined in the country's constitution. We must all reject language that invites violence against any group in society.</p> more like this
answering member constituency West Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Harriett Baldwin more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-14T15:26:12.133Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-14T15:26:12.133Z
answering member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
tabling member
210
label Biography information for Baroness Hoey more like this
1002062
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-11-05
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Charles Wesco more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the circumstances surrounding the death of United States missionary, Charles Wesco, in the town of Bamenda, Cameroon, on 30 October 2018. more like this
tabling member constituency Islington South and Finsbury more like this
tabling member printed
Emily Thornberry more like this
uin 188077 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>We were saddened by the reports of Mr Wesco's death and send our deepest condolences to his family. All missionaries and humanitarian workers should be able to work and support communities safely. The Cameroon authorities are conducting a formal investigation into his death.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency West Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Harriett Baldwin more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-14T15:20:45.11Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-14T15:20:45.11Z
answering member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
tabling member
1536
label Biography information for Emily Thornberry more like this
1002063
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-11-05
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Cameroon: Prisoners more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to his counterpart in Cameroon on the detention without charge of journalists Elvis McCarthy, Thomas Awah Junior, Michel Biem Tong, Tsi Conrad and Mancho Bibixy. more like this
tabling member constituency Islington South and Finsbury more like this
tabling member printed
Emily Thornberry more like this
uin 188078 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The British Government continues to make clear our expectation that freedom of expression and of the media must be respected in Cameroon. We continue to discuss this issue at senior levels with the Government of Cameroon. All journalists have the right to work without fear of being detained without charge, including in the cases of Elvis McCarthy, Thomas Awah Junior, Michel Biem Tong, Tsi Conrad and Mancho Bibixy.</p> more like this
answering member constituency West Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Harriett Baldwin more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-14T15:21:58.093Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-14T15:21:58.093Z
answering member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
tabling member
1536
label Biography information for Emily Thornberry more like this
1002191
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-11-05
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Tanzania: Politics and Government more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effect of charges of sedition against former members of the Government of Tanzania on the democratic process in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency City of Chester more like this
tabling member printed
Christian Matheson more like this
uin 188229 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The UK remains concerned about the closing down of political space in Tanzania. Following the recent arrest and detention beyond the period allowed without charge of Zitto Kabwe, a prominent opposition leader, the British High Commission in Dar es Salaam raised the case with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 2 November, urging the Tanzanian authorities to follow due process. We will continue to raise our concerns with the Government of Tanzania.</p> more like this
answering member constituency West Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Harriett Baldwin more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-14T15:18:30.033Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-14T15:18:30.033Z
answering member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
tabling member
4408
label Biography information for Christian Matheson more like this
1002192
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-11-05
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Tanzania: LBGT People and Political Parties more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations his Department has made to the Government of Tanzania on the level of the threat to (a) the LGBT community and (b) supporters of opposition parties in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency City of Chester more like this
tabling member printed
Christian Matheson more like this
uin 188230 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>I am concerned by reports of threats against the LGBT community in Tanzania. The British High Commission, alongside international partners, carried out a demarche on the Tanzanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 2 November, urging the authorities to respect human rights and protect all citizens from discrimination. I welcome the Government of Tanzania's statement on 4 November making clear that such threats do not represent government policy, and that it will protect human rights as enshrined in the country's constitution. We must all reject language that invites violence against any group in society. The UK will also continue to raise the importance of wider political freedoms with the Government of Tanzania.</p> more like this
answering member constituency West Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Harriett Baldwin more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-14T15:19:34.813Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-14T15:19:34.813Z
answering member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
tabling member
4408
label Biography information for Christian Matheson more like this
998896
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-31more like thismore than 2018-10-31
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Burma: EU External Trade more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment, if any, they have made of the impact of the proposed withdrawal of EU Everything But Arms trade privileges from Burma on the leadership of the Burmese military, including Commander in Chief Min Aung Hlaing; and what sanctions have been imposed that are specifically targeted at the leadership of the Burmese military. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL11149 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>Since 2012, when the EU granted Burma duty-free, quota-free market access on &quot;Everything But Arms&quot;, EU imports from Burma have risen almost ten-fold, to €1,558 million in 2017. Most of the EU's imports are of textiles and apparel. This has substantially expanded employment opportunities for women in Burma. The direct impact of a decision to suspend preferences and re-introduce tariffs would not be on the military, but on the textile businesses and their employees, including many vulnerable women employed in Burma's garment sector. We are working with Member States, and are in discussions with the Commission, to ensure that the likely impacts are thoroughly considered before any decision is made. The UK was instrumental in renewing and expanding the EU arms embargo on Burma earlier this year, and securing targeted EU sanctions on seven senior members of the Burmese military.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-14T15:43:53.343Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-14T15:43:53.343Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
998911
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-31more like thismore than 2018-10-31
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Bosnia and Herzegovina: Immigration more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of current levels of migration to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and any consequent impact upon the stability and security of that country. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Helic more like this
uin HL11162 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>​The UK is working with international and EU partners to assess the current levels of migration in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and identify where the UK could provide support. The latest UN figures estimate, as of September, 16,144 refugee and migrant arrivals in 2018, of which 4000 – 4,400 remain in country. We are concerned by attempts by politicians to politicise the migration issue. Along with international partners the UK has urged, BiH politicians to work together to address the challenges posed by migration, rather than use them for political ends.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-14T15:40:30.817Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-14T15:40:30.817Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4331
label Biography information for Baroness Helic more like this