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984279
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-09more like thismore than 2018-10-09
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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 Israel: Bedouin 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 reply, if any, they received to the letter of 31 July from the Foreign Secretary to the Prime Minister of Israel calling, together with other European countries, for reconsideration of the decision to demolish the village and school of Khan al-Ahmar; and what further steps they plan to take on this issue. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL10487 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-10-18more like thismore than 2018-10-18
answer text <p>​We have yet to receive a response to our joint letter about Khan al-Ahmar, and we continue to call on Israel to abandon demolition plans entirely, and instead provide a transparent route to construction for Palestinians in Area C. Most recently our Ambassador to Israel raised our concerns with the Israeli authorities on 3 October, and the Minister for Middle East and North Africa reiterated our concerns in a meeting with the Israeli Ambassador to the UK on 11 October. We remain in close consultation with likeminded EU partners about what should be done next.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-18T13:15:05.997Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-18T13:15:05.997Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
980150
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-01more like thismore than 2018-10-01
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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 Yemen: Baha'i Faith 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 steps they are taking to ensure that members of the Baha’i faith in prison or facing death sentences by Houthi courts in Yemen are protected. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL10419 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-10-15more like thismore than 2018-10-15
answer text <p>​The UK supports freedom of religious belief for all Yemenis. On 28 September the UK voted for a resolution at the UN Human Rights Council that emphasised the international community’s concern at the plight of the Baha’i and called for the immediate release of all Baha’i detained due to their religious belief. The persecution of members of the Baha’i community in areas of Yemen under Houthi control due to their religious beliefs is a serious violation of international human rights law. New cases of arbitrary detention and continuing reports of the abuse of detainees by the Houthis are deeply concerning, and we wholly condemn this mistreatment. We have raised our concerns with the Houthi authorities.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-15T14:32:42.697Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-15T14:32:42.697Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
971886
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-09-11more like thismore than 2018-09-11
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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 Serbia: Kosovo 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 whether they support the proposed agreement between the governments of Serbia and Kosovo concerning mutual frontier modifications. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL10249 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-09-20more like thismore than 2018-09-20
answer text <p>As we have always been clear, normalising relations between Serbia and Kosovo is crucial for the security, stability and prosperity of both countries and the wider region. The Government believes that this should be on the basis of recognition of independent sovereign nations within their current borders. We believe that calls for re-drawing national borders could be de-stabilising. We continue to support the EU-facilitated dialogue with a view to a comprehensive and sustainable solution that benefits both countries.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-09-20T15:39:51.633Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-20T15:39:51.633Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
971887
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-09-11more like thismore than 2018-09-11
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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 Turkey: Politics and Government 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 any influence by the government of Turkey over the expulsion from several countries of individuals allegedly linked to the Gulen Movement; whether they intend to make representations to the government of Turkey about any such influence; and whether membership of the Gulen Movement is currently a ground for expulsion from the UK. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL10250 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-09-20more like thismore than 2018-09-20
answer text <p>We are aware that the Turkish Government is actively seeking the extradition from third countries of alleged Gulenists. This is a matter between Turkey and the countries involved. We urge all concerned to observe international human rights obligations. The Gulen movement is not proscribed as a terrorist group in the UK so the issue of expulsion does not arise. We will consider extradition requests where there is evidence of criminal wrong-doing by an individual.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-09-20T15:41:45.527Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-20T15:41:45.527Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
967479
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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 Gaza: Israel 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 representations they are making to the government of Israel (1) for the release of the vessels Al-Awda and Freedom, which were seized in July and August, (2) for the release into Gaza of the medical supplies carried on the vessels, and (3) for the return of the personal belongings of the individuals on the vessels who have been released. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL9972 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-09-17more like thismore than 2018-09-17
answer text <p>Whilst we have not made specific representations to the Israeli authorities about the release of the vessels, Al-Awda and Freedom, officials in London and at the British Embassy in Tel Aviv discussed the flotilla with the Israeli authorities. The Deputy Head of Mission raised the issue of personal belongings with the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Office of the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories informed Embassy officials that supplies carried on the vessels were delivered into the Gaza Strip via the Erez crossing. We continue to call on the Israeli Government to ease restrictions on Gaza and for Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Egypt to work together to ensure a durable solution for Gaza.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-09-17T14:38:00.75Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-17T14:38:00.75Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
967482
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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 Libya: Migrants 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 international action they are participating in to prevent exploitations, abuse and maltreatment of migrants and refugees in Libya (1) in detention camps, and (2) in the local economy. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL9974 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-09-17more like thismore than 2018-09-17
answer text <p>The UK is at the forefront of international efforts to support Libya’s political stability and reform. As part of the Department for International Development’s £75 million migration programme working along the Central Mediterranean route, up to £5 million will be allocated to humanitarian assistance and protection for migrants and refugees in Libya. Alongside this, we continue to help fund the European Union Trust Fund, which works in a number of countries, including Libya, where it focuses on improving conditions for migrants in detention centres. Alongside this the UK has also committed to increase efforts to tackle smuggling and trafficking by building the capacity of Libyan law enforcement agencies, and taking steps to hold those responsible to account. In June 2018, the UK co-designated UN sanctions against six Libyan and Eritrean traffickers along with France, US, Germany and the Netherlands.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-09-17T14:38:52.81Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-17T14:38:52.81Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
967484
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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 Turkey: Human Rights 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 progress made by the Council of Europe’s project on improving the effectiveness of investigation of allegations of ill-treatment and combatting impunity in Turkey. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL9976 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-09-18more like thismore than 2018-09-18
answer text <p>The project was launched in January this year and will run until mid-2019. While the UK is thoroughly supportive of the project it is too early to gauge progress. We will continue to monitor the activities of the project, which include workshops, training and mentoring, and to encourage the implementers to meet their objectives.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-09-18T15:09:39.137Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-18T15:09:39.137Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
943372
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-07-17more like thismore than 2018-07-17
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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 Syria: Detainees 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 representations they have made to the government of the United States and the Syrian Defence Forces about whether prisoners held by the Syrian Defence Forces in eastern Syria will be moved to Guantanamo Bay. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL9589 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-25more like thismore than 2018-07-25
answer text <p>The UK's long-standing position remains that the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay should close. We continue to engage with the US Government on this issue, as we do on a range of national security issues.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-25T11:47:00.777Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-25T11:47:00.777Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
934484
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-07-03more like thismore than 2018-07-03
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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 Israel: Palestinians 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 how long Ms Khalida Jarrar, a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council, has been in detention in Israel; and whether they have made, or intend to make, any representations to the government of Israel on behalf of her and other legislators held without charge or trial. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL9165 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-17more like thismore than 2018-07-17
answer text <p>​We understand that Ms Jarrar has been detained since July 2017. While we have not raised this particular case, we remain concerned about Israel's extensive use of administrative detention which, according to international law, should be used only when security makes this absolutely necessary rather than as routine practice, and as a preventive rather than a punitive measure. We continue to call on the Israeli authorities to comply with their obligations under international law, to refrain from the use of administrative detention and either charge or release detainees.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-17T15:28:46.843Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-17T15:28:46.843Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
932351
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-06-28more like thismore than 2018-06-28
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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 Israel: Bedouin 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 replies, if any, they have received from the government of Israel at, or after, the EU Joint Démarche on 29 May concerning the demolition of Khan al-Ahmar village in the West Bank. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL9063 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-10more like thismore than 2018-07-10
answer text <p>​The Israeli authorities noted our objections but highlighted the Israeli Supreme Court’s ruling. We will continue to urge Israel to reconsider options so the community does not have to move, and press for more Palestinian planning applications to be approved.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-10T16:07:11.197Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-10T16:07:11.197Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this