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1014639

registered interest
date	26/11/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Burma: China
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact on (1) land rights, (2) human rights, and (3) the environment, of investment and infrastructure development projects by China in northern Burma.
tabling member printed	Baroness Cox
uin	HL11778
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2018 answer text <p>​The British Embassy maintains a dialogue with the Chinese Embassy in Burma about a wide range of issues, including respective investment and infrastructure development projects. However the Government has not made a specific assessment of the impact on (1) land rights, (2) human rights, or (3) the environment, of investment and infrastructure development projects by China in northern Burma.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 10/12/2018 17:35:15 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox

1014641

registered interest
date	26/11/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Burma: Religious Freedom
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the government of Burma about freedom of religion or belief in Burma.
tabling member printed	Baroness Cox
uin	HL11779
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2018 answer text <p>​The British Government continues to be concerned about restrictions on freedom of religion and belief in Burma. The British Ambassador met the Burmese Minister for Religious Affairs on 9 August when he registered the UK's desire for further engagement with religious leaders engaged in interfaith dialogues in Burma. The UK, working with EU partners and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, secured a UN Human Rights Council Resolution on 27 September that called for the amending or repealing of the discriminatory provisions of the set of &quot;protection of race and religion laws&quot; in Burma enacted in 2015 covering religious conversion, interfaith marriage, monogamy and population control.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 10/12/2018 17:35:40 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox

1014642

registered interest
date	26/11/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Burma: Crimes against Humanity
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to seek accountability for alleged (1) war crimes and crimes against humanity against Kachin and Shan ethnic groups in northern Burma, and (2) genocide against the Rohingyas.
tabling member printed	Baroness Cox
uin	HL11780
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2018 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary made clear to Burma's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi in their meeting of 20 September that holding to account those responsible for atrocities was of critical importance. The UK will continue to look at all accountability options and work with our international partners to support those assisting victims and building evidence. To this end, the UK played a leading role in securing the UN Human Rights Council Resolution of 27 September that established a mechanism to collect and preserve evidence of human rights violations in Burma for use in future prosecutions. The UK also ensured that the Chair of the UN Fact Finding Mission on Myanmar was invited to brief the UN Security Council on 24 October on its damning report on human rights violations and abuses in Rakhine, Shan and Kachin since 2011.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 10/12/2018 17:39:25 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3364 label Biography information for Baroness Cox

1014661

registered interest
date	26/11/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Burma: Rohingya
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when they last raised the protection of the human rights of the Rohingya minority with the authorities in Myanmar; and what assessment they have made of Amnesty International's decision to strip Aung San Suu Kyi of the Ambassador of Conscience Award.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL11796
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2018 answer text <p>​The Foreign Secretary met with Burmese State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi on 20 September in Burma and raised the importance of protection of human rights and the safe conditions for a dignified return of refugees to Rakhine State. The UK, working with EU partners and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, secured a UN Human Rights Council Resolution on 27 September that called for the amending or repealing of the discriminatory provisions of the set of &quot;protection of race and religion laws&quot; in Burma enacted in 2015 covering religious conversion, interfaith marriage, monogamy and population control. The Government respects the independence of Amnesty International, including in the matter of its decisions to grant and remove awards.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 10/12/2018 17:47:05 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1014662

registered interest
date	26/11/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Russia: Ukraine
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to prevent any escalation of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine, in addition to action taken through NATO and the UN.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL11797
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2018 answer text <p>​Russia's actions are not in conformity with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the 2003 Russia-Ukraine bilateral agreement that provides free passage in the Sea of Azov and Kerch Strait, including for military ships. The UK has publically condemned Russia's aggressive actions and continues to call on Russia to immediately release the 24 detained service men and three vessels. The UK's full diplomatic network is engaged on an international response including through the UN Security Council, EU, NATO and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. We are working closely with Ukraine in all these international fora, and are in very close contact in Kyiv.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 10/12/2018 15:45:33 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1014672

registered interest
date	26/11/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Bahrain: Political Prisoners
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of Bahraini political prisoners Ali Hajji and Naji Fateel undertaking a hunger strike in order to access urgent medical care; and what representations they have made to the government of Bahrain to ensure inmates are treated in line with international standards.
tabling member printed	Lord Scriven
uin	HL11805
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2018 answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office and our Embassy in Bahrain are aware of the cases of Ali Hajji and Naji Fateel. We encourage those with concerns about treatment in detention to raise them with the appropriate Bahraini human rights oversight body. We continue to encourage the oversight bodies in Bahrain to carry out thorough and swift investigations into any such claims.</p><p>​</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 10/12/2018 16:07:24 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4333 label Biography information for Lord Scriven

1014675

registered interest
date	26/11/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Bahrain: Political Prisoners
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 19 November (HL11289), why the allegations of mistreatment reported by Bahraini female political prisoners, Hajer Mansoor Hassan, Medina Ali and Najah Yusuf, by Isa Town prison authorities have not been reported under the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s Torture and Mistreatment Reporting Guidance.
tabling member printed	Lord Scriven
uin	HL11807
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2018 answer text <p>We encourage those with concerns about treatment in detention to report these to the appropriate oversight body. We urge these oversight bodies to carry out swift and thorough investigations into any such claims. We understand that the National Institution for Human Rights and the Ministry of Interior Ombudsman are aware of these cases and have been in direct contact with the three individuals.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 10/12/2018 16:21:30 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4333 label Biography information for Lord Scriven

1014676

registered interest
date	26/11/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Bahrain: Political Prisoners
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 19 November (HL11290), how the human rights impact and the effectiveness of the technical assistance programme to Bahrain is assessed if no figures are held for the number of political prisoners.
tabling member printed	Lord Scriven
uin	HL11808
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2018 answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has provided numerous updates on its work in Bahrain in its annual Human Rights Reports. The UK has provided a range of technical assistance and will continue to support Bahrain to deliver its reform initiatives. Only by working with partners can we bring about the changes we would like to see.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 10/12/2018 16:16:57 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4333 label Biography information for Lord Scriven

1014684

registered interest
date	26/11/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Jerusalem: Migrant Camps
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of Israel regarding recent demolitions in the Shufat refugee camp in East Jerusalem.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL11815
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2018 answer text <p>We are concerned by the demolition of 16 small businesses in Shufat Refugee Camp on 21 November. On 23 November the Minister for the Middle East and North Africa tweeted our concerns about these demolitions and the European Union issued a statement on 24 November. We are seriously concerned by the continued demolition of Palestinian property by Israeli authorities. Officials from our Embassy in Tel Aviv repeatedly raise concerns about demolitions with Israeli Ministers and senior officials. In all but the most exceptional of circumstances demolitions are contrary to International Humanitarian Law.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 10/12/2018 15:39:36 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

1014690

registered interest
date	26/11/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Russia: Ukraine
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they intend to make to the governments of Russia and Ukraine to de-escalate rising tension in the Kerch Strait.
tabling member printed	Lord Truscott
uin	HL11820
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2018 answer text <p>The UK's full diplomatic network is actively engaged on securing a united international response. The Foreign Secretary, in his statement on 26 November, condemned Russia's aggressive actions and their forcible seizure of the Ukrainian vessels and their crews. He called on the Russian Federation to ensure freedom of passage through the Kerch Strait and for the exercise of restraint. We have been clear through the UN, OSCE, EU and NATO that Russia must release the vessels and their crew. The UK continues to express its full support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders and territorial waters. Our Ambassador to the Ukraine has been actively engaging with the Ukrainian Government, including the Foreign Ministry, Defence Ministry and the Navy.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 10/12/2018 16:15:52 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3682 label Biography information for Lord Truscott