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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-09-10more like thismore than 2018-09-10
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 Ahmed Mansoor 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 this Emirati counterpart on the sentencing of the human rights activist, Ahmed Mansoor. more like this
tabling member constituency Linlithgow and East Falkirk remove filter
tabling member printed
Martyn Day more like this
uin 172555 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-09-18more like thismore than 2018-09-18
answer text <p>My officials raised the case of Ahmed Mansoor with their Emirati counterparts at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 15 April. Similarly, in coordination with my officials and other EU member states, the EU Delegation to the UAE raised this case with Emirati officials on 5 July. ​</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-09-18T13:34:10.26Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4488
label Biography information for Martyn Day more like this
821501
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-01-12more like thismore than 2018-01-12
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 Laos: Religious Freedom 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 assessment he has made of the level of religious freedom in Laos; and what steps the Government is taking to promote the right to freedom of religion or belief in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Linlithgow and East Falkirk remove filter
tabling member printed
Martyn Day more like this
uin 122419 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-01-22more like thismore than 2018-01-22
answer text <p>​We raise human rights concerns on a regular basis with the Lao government both bilaterally and through multilateral fora. As part of Laos' most recent Universal Periodic Review in 2015, we raised concerns regarding restrictions on the right to freedom of religion or belief.</p><p>This topic is also on the agenda at the annual EU-Laos Human Rights Dialogue, where individual cases of concern are included in the discussion.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster more like this
answering member printed Mark Field more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-01-22T17:13:57.273Zmore like thismore than 2018-01-22T17:13:57.273Z
answering member
1405
label Biography information for Mark Field more like this
tabling member
4488
label Biography information for Martyn Day more like this
805110
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-12-12more like thismore than 2017-12-12
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 Nabeel Rajab 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, whether he has made representations to his Bahraini counterpart on the Bahraini court’s rejection of Nabeel Rajab’s appeal against a two-year prison sentence for speaking to journalists; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Linlithgow and East Falkirk remove filter
tabling member printed
Martyn Day more like this
uin 118782 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-19more like thismore than 2017-12-19
answer text <p>​We have raised this case with the Bahraini Government at senior levels. The UK continues to encourage the Bahraini Government to deliver on its international and domestic human rights commitments.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-19T13:09:31.567Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-19T13:09:31.567Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4488
label Biography information for Martyn Day more like this
802112
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-12-06more like thismore than 2017-12-06
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 Nabeel Rajab 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 his Department has made to the Government of Bahrain on Nabeel Rajab’s unsuccessful appeal against a two-year prison sentence for speaking to journalists. more like this
tabling member constituency Linlithgow and East Falkirk remove filter
tabling member printed
Martyn Day more like this
uin 117799 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-14more like thismore than 2017-12-14
answer text ​We continue to closely monitor the case of Nabeel Rajab and have raised it with the Bahraini Government at the highest levels. The British Government continues to emphasise to the Government of Bahrain the need to respect the rights of all citizens, including freedom of expression. more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-14T15:00:36.33Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-14T15:00:36.33Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4488
label Biography information for Martyn Day more like this
793897
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-22more like thismore than 2017-11-22
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 Zimbabwe: Armed Forces 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 his Department has made to the Government of Zimbabwe on ensuring the monitoring of the activities of the Zimbabwean Defence Force and their return to barracks. more like this
tabling member constituency Linlithgow and East Falkirk remove filter
tabling member printed
Martyn Day more like this
uin 114986 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-30more like thismore than 2017-11-30
answer text <p>The UK has had regular contact with the Zimbabwean Government over the last two weeks. Most recently, I met with incoming President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday. Officials have also met Chief of Defence Staff General Chiwenga.</p><p>These dramatic political events were clearly triggered by a military intervention. But the most important thing now is that Zimbabweans are able to exercise their constitutional right to elect a civilian government. This can only happen through free and fair elections. A re-establishment of a civilian-led government with a clear separation between the party and the state must be a priority. The UK has made this clear to the Government of Zimbabwe.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Penrith and The Border more like this
answering member printed Rory Stewart more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-30T16:32:43.68Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-30T16:32:43.68Z
answering member
4137
label Biography information for Rory Stewart more like this
tabling member
4488
label Biography information for Martyn Day more like this
793017
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-21more like thismore than 2017-11-21
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 Zimbabwe: 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 practical steps his Department is taking to ensure that the recent military intervention in Zimbabwe enables the restoration of democracy including multi-party elections. more like this
tabling member constituency Linlithgow and East Falkirk remove filter
tabling member printed
Martyn Day more like this
uin 114802 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-27more like thismore than 2017-11-27
answer text <p>I visited Zimbabwe on 23 and 24 November to discuss Zimbabwe’s transition to democracy with actors from across the political spectrum. I stressed the importance of holding free and fair elections in line with the Zimbabwean Constitution and international standards. The UK has existing programmes promoting democratic and economic governance in Zimbabwe and we stand ready to support any new administration seeking to improve human rights, transparency and domestic accountability.​</p> more like this
answering member constituency Penrith and The Border more like this
answering member printed Rory Stewart more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-27T16:01:44.32Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-27T16:01:44.32Z
answering member
4137
label Biography information for Rory Stewart more like this
tabling member
4488
label Biography information for Martyn Day more like this
790067
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-15more like thismore than 2017-11-15
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 Iran: Baha'i Faith 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 reports his Department has received on the rate at which the Iranian Government has forced Baha'i shops and businesses to be sealed; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Linlithgow and East Falkirk remove filter
tabling member printed
Martyn Day more like this
uin 113420 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-21more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p>​We are aware of reports that over 100 Baha'i owned shops and businesses were forced to close for observing Baha'i holy days and, in particular, for observing the bicentenary of the birth of Baha'u'llah earlier this year. Reports estimate that there have been over 1,170 incidents of economic suppression against Iranian Baha'is since 2005. The British Government calls on Iran to respect the rights and freedoms of all its citizens no matter what their religion or belief.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-21T16:43:31.147Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-21T16:43:31.147Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4488
label Biography information for Martyn Day more like this
790068
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-15more like thismore than 2017-11-15
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 Iran: Baha'i Faith 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, whether his Department has received reports on an increase in the number of expulsions of Baha'i university students in Iran since June 2017, and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Linlithgow and East Falkirk remove filter
tabling member printed
Martyn Day more like this
uin 113419 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-21more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p>The treatment of the Baha'i community in Iran is of particular concern. This includes recent reports of an increased number of Baha'i students being expelled from university, as well as the denial of access to higher education for adherents of the Baha'i faith, and reports of students being forced to renounce their faith in order to further their education. The British Government supports the UN Special Rapporteur's assessment that discrimination against the Baha'i community in Iran is aggravated by lack of recognition for the Baha'i faith in the Iranian constitution. We call on Iran to respect the rights and freedoms of all its citizens no matter what their religion or belief.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-21T16:41:44.863Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-21T16:41:44.863Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4488
label Biography information for Martyn Day more like this