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1083734

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	11/03/2019
	date	07/03/2019
	date tabled	07/03/2019
	ddp created	07/03/2019 18:18:46
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	07/03/2019 18:34:20 13/03/2019 17:29:02
	hansard heading	Abbas al-Hassan
	house id	1
	identifier	229712
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	13/03/2019 16:57:05
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to his counterpart in Saudi Arabia on the case of Abbas al-Hassan and his co-defendants and the Government's opposition to their execution since the beginning of 2019.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
	tabling member printed	Ann Clwyd
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 229712
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	229712
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>We are closely monitoring these cases. We regularly raise our human rights concerns with the Saudi Arabian authorities using a range of Ministerial and diplomatic channels of communication, including our Ambassador. It is a longstanding policy of the British Government to oppose the death penalty, in all circumstances, as a matter of principle.</p><p>​</p>
	creator	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd

1083735

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	11/03/2019
	date	07/03/2019
	date tabled	07/03/2019
	ddp created	07/03/2019 18:18:48
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	07/03/2019 18:34:22 13/03/2019 17:29:04
	hansard heading	Abbas al-Hassan
	house id	1
	identifier	229713
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	13/03/2019 16:57:05
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he has received any assurances from the Government of Saudi Arabia that Abbas al-Hassan and his co-defendants will not be executed.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
	tabling member printed	Ann Clwyd
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 229713
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	229713
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>We are closely monitoring these cases. We regularly raise our human rights concerns with the Saudi Arabian authorities using a range of Ministerial and diplomatic channels of communication, including our Ambassador. It is a longstanding policy of the British Government to oppose the death penalty, in all circumstances, as a matter of principle.</p><p>​</p>
	creator	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	553 label Biography information for Ann Clwyd

1087518

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	26/03/2019
	date	12/03/2019
	date tabled	12/03/2019
	ddp created	12/03/2019 22:06:16
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	12/03/2019 22:15:19 21/03/2019 15:32:01
	hansard heading	Abdul Shakoor
	house id	2
	identifier	HL14444
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	21/03/2019 15:00:09
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when they last raised the case of Abdul Shakoor with the government of Pakistan.
	session	2017/19 (57)
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 (57) HL14444
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL14444
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>We are aware of Mr Shakoor's case who is an 84 year old bookshop owner. We remain deeply concerned about reports of discrimination and abuses against the Ahmadiyya community and other religious minorities in Pakistan. The Government strongly condemns the persecution of all minorities, including the targeting of innocent people based on their beliefs.</p><p>We regularly raise our concerns about the protection of minority communities, including Ahmadiyya Muslims, with the Pakistani Government at a senior level.</p><p>At the UN Periodic Review of Pakistan’s human rights record in November 2017, the UK raised concerns about limits on freedoms of expression and religion or belief, particularly for the Christian and Ahmadiyya Muslim communities, as well as the increased misuse of terror legislation to portray religious publications of minority communities as hate material.</p><p>I discussed the treatment of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community and Abdul Shakoor's case with Pakistan’s Human Rights Minister in February 2019 during my visit to Islamabad. I am pleased to report that Abdul Shakoor was released on the 18 March 2019.</p><p>We will continue to urge the Government of Pakistan to guarantee fully the rights of all Pakistani citizens, including religious minorities, and to honour its international obligations.</p><p>​</p>
	creator	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1064222

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	05/03/2019
	date	19/02/2019
	date tabled	19/02/2019
	ddp created	19/02/2019 22:48:55
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	19/02/2019 23:05:17 28/02/2019 17:35:02
	hansard heading	Abdullah Öcalan
	house id	2
	identifier	HL13868
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	28/02/2019 17:03:49
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 11 February (HL13171), what was the outcome of their discussions with Turkish officials in mid-January about the prison conditions of Abdullah Öcalan.
	session	2017/19 (57)
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 (57) HL13868
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL13868
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>​Turkish officials took note of the Embassy's interest in Abdullah Öcalan's prison conditions. We will continue to engage with Turkish officials on this issue, and the related issue of the associated hunger strike campaign.</p>
	creator	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1064749

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	26/02/2019
	date	21/02/2019
	date tabled	21/02/2019
	ddp created	21/02/2019 16:20:56
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	21/02/2019 17:45:13 26/02/2019 17:30:04
	hansard heading	Abdullah Öcalan
	house id	1
	identifier	224321
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	26/02/2019 16:58:45
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to his Turkish counterpart on ending the isolation of Abdullah Ocalan in line with International and Turkish domestic law and bring an end to hunger strikes in that country.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Derby North
	tabling member printed	Chris Williamson
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 224321
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	224321
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>British Embassy officials discussed the imprisonment of Abdullah Öcalan with Turkish officials in mid-January. They also covered the hunger strikes in support of Abdullah Öcalan by Kurdish prisoners, including Leyla Guven MP. We are pleased to note that she was recently released from prison. We expect the Turkish authorities to ensure that prisoners' human rights are observed, including access to medical treatment.</p>
	creator	3976 label Biography information for Chris Williamson
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	3976 label Biography information for Chris Williamson

1082344

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	11/03/2019
	date	05/03/2019
	date tabled	05/03/2019
	ddp created	05/03/2019 21:20:34
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	05/03/2019 21:32:44 11/03/2019 17:31:02
	hansard heading	Abdullah Öcalan
	house id	1
	identifier	228650
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	11/03/2019 17:00:00
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations he has made to his Turkish counterpart on the detention of Abdullah Ocalan.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 228650
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	228650
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>British Embassy officials discussed the imprisonment of the PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan with Turkish officials in mid-January. They also covered the hunger strikes in support of Abdullah Öcalan by Kurdish prisoners, including Leyla Guven MP. We are pleased to note that she was recently released from prison. We expect the Turkish authorities to ensure that prisoners' human rights are observed, including access to medical treatment.</p>
	creator	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1084444

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	12/03/2019
	date	08/03/2019
	date tabled	08/03/2019
	ddp created	08/03/2019 15:12:10
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	08/03/2019 15:17:45 14/03/2019 12:33:02
	hansard heading	Abu Bakar Ba'asyir
	house id	1
	identifier	230070
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	14/03/2019 12:02:00
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations he has made to his counterpart in Indonesia on the proposed early release of Abu Bashir.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 230070
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	230070
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The 2002 Bali bombings remain fresh in the mind of many in the UK, with the high death toll including 23 British nationals and many other foreign tourists and Indonesians. Following media reports about the possible release of Abu Bakar Ba’asyir, the UK sought urgent clarification from the Indonesian authorities. We understand that the prospect of early release has receded. Our Embassy in Jakarta will continue to monitor developments and to urge the Indonesian government to uphold the rule of law.</p><p>​</p>
	creator	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1090955

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/03/2019
	date	18/03/2019
	date tabled	18/03/2019
	ddp created	18/03/2019 22:57:39
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	18/03/2019 23:10:40 21/03/2019 15:36:03
	hansard heading	Afghanistan: Elections
	house id	1
	identifier	233454
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	21/03/2019 15:04:16
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions (a) he has had and (b) plans to have with representatives of the Afghan Government on their commitment to ensuring the fair conduct of the presidential elections due to take place in that country later in 2019.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Coventry South
	tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 233454
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	233454
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>The UK is committed to supporting the Afghan Government's delivery of free and fair presidential elections in 2019. We are contributing up to £16.5 million to the presidential, district and provincial elections. We work alongside other donor countries, the UN and Afghanistan's Election Management Bodies to ensure that lessons are learned following 2018's parliamentary elections, and that relevant reforms are rapidly implemented.</p><p>We view elections as vital for Afghanistan's long-term stability and democratic future. In our discussions with the Afghan Government, and with other relevant individuals, groups and institutions in Afghanistan, we continue to emphasise the need to make rapid decisions on key operational issues and meet agreed timelines. This is to help ensure credible, fair and timely elections in 2019.</p>
	creator	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1087045

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	14/03/2019
	date	12/03/2019
	date tabled	12/03/2019
	ddp created	12/03/2019 21:24:16
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	12/03/2019 21:25:29 19/03/2019 17:30:04
	hansard heading	Afghanistan: Hazara
	house id	1
	identifier	231464
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	19/03/2019 16:58:30
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking with his international counterparts to bring those responsible for the persecution of Hazara people to justice.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 231464
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	231464
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>​The UK regularly urges the Government of Afghanistan and the Government of Pakistan to ensure that the human rights and safety of all minorities, including the Hazara people, are protected in line with international human rights obligations. We do so bilaterally and with international partners, including the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the EU. At the Universal Periodic Review of Afghanistan at the UN Human Rights Council in January 2019, we recommended that the Government of Afghanistan establish an independent mechanism to assess how religious and ethnic minorities can be better protected.</p><p>Following attacks last year affecting the Hazara community in Afghanistan, Embassy officials met with Hazara Members of Parliament for Ghazni to understand their concerns. The UK provides a range of support which aims to enhance the Afghan Government's ability to protect all Afghan citizens, including minority ethnic and religious groups such as the Hazaras.</p>
	creator	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1064208

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	05/03/2019
	date	19/02/2019
	date tabled	19/02/2019
	ddp created	19/02/2019 22:48:39
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	19/02/2019 23:01:53 28/02/2019 17:34:02
	hansard heading	Africa: Economic Growth
	house id	2
	identifier	HL13855
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	28/02/2019 17:02:43
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, following the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in April 2018, what aspects of economic development in Sierra Leone and Malawi have received technical support; and what was the result of any such support.
	session	2017/19 (57)
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Chidgey
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 (57) HL13855
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL13855
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>Since its launch at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2018, the Commonwealth Trade Facilitation Programme has increased the capacity and capability of customs organisations in 18 Commonwealth countries. This in turn facilitates the increase of trade, providing benefits for governments, consumers and producers in these Commonwealth countries. For example:</p><ul><li>In Eswatini, the programme has conducted a post-clearance audit and delivered workshops aimed at creating more efficient and cost effective customs clearance systems at the border;</li><li>In Tonga and Zambia, Time Release Studies (TRS) of customs clearance processes have identified possible areas for systematic efficiencies;</li><li>In Sierra Leone, advanced training has enabled customs officials to more accurately identify the customs value and corresponding rate of duty to be paid on imported goods; and</li><li>In Malawi, workshops have helped improve the recording of information related to different categories of goods to enable the correct collection of customs duties.</li></ul><p>​</p>
	creator	50 label Biography information for Lord Chidgey
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	50 label Biography information for Lord Chidgey