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<p>The Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) takes its responsibility to do
no harm very seriously. All CSSF programmes comply with the UK’s domestic and international
human rights obligations and have robust measures in place to protect the human rights
of beneficiaries.</p><p> </p><p>CSSF programmes in Pakistan have supported the reform
of the criminal justice system, including the investigation and prosecution of serious
crimes, in a manner compliant with human rights. For all security and justice programmes,
Overseas Security and Justice Assessments (OSJAs) are used as an additional risk management
process to assess and to mitigate human rights risks. OSJAs are specifically designed
to improve human rights standards and strengthen the rule of law in partner countries.
They also help to guide decision makers and Ministers on how to provide security assistance
overseas while managing the consequences for human rights.</p><p> </p><p>My Rt. Hon
friend, the FCO Minister responsible for South Asia, receives regular updates on the
risks associated with the Rule of Law programme’s activities. In addition, I have
seen the independent OSJA audit, which included an overview of the Pakistan Rule of
Law programme, and am confident that activities have been delivered in a way that
is consistent with the UK’s opposition to the death penalty</p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>
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