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945600
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-07-20more like thismore than 2018-07-20
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 Nigeria: Violence 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, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 19 July (HL9364), in what ways President Buhari has "strongly condemned" the killing of Nigerian Christians by Fulani militia; and whether any people have been (1) charged with, and (2) prosecuted for, those killings. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL9729 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>​President Buhari has repeatedly condemned the violence and expressed his concern for the lives lost. This year, he has made public statements in February, when he ordered the arrest of those carrying illegal arms, announced the deployment of additional security, and offered his condolences to the victims. In April, addressing the congregation at a Catholic Church, he described as &quot;vile, evil and satanic&quot; the killing of worshippers and two priests at a Catholic church in Benue State. He called on Nigerians to refrain from reprisal attacks. In June, he spoke about the killings in Plateau State, and reiterated his Government's determination to bring those responsible to justice. We are not aware of anyone having been charged. We call on communities not to take the law into their own hands but to work with security forces and the authorities to bring those responsible to justice in accordance with the rule of law.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2018-07-31T15:08:50.563Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-31T15:08:50.563Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
945601
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-07-20more like thismore than 2018-07-20
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 UN Security Council 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 calls for the introduction of a code of conduct that would restrain the veto power of the permanent members of the UN Security Council in cases of mass atrocities such as genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes; and what assessment they have made of the likelihood that such a code will be introduced. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL9730 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>​The UK wholeheartedly supports the principle that the Security Council must act to stop mass atrocities. That is why the UK signed up to the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency Group's Code of Conduct in 2015. The Code of Conduct calls on all Council members not to vote against a credible draft resolution on timely and decisive action to end, or prevent, the commission of genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes. As of 1 June 2018 the Code of Conduct has been signed by 115 UN member states and 2 observers.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2018-07-31T15:09:22.26Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-31T15:09:22.26Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
944394
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-07-18more like thismore than 2018-07-18
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 Hong Kong: 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 representations they have made to the government of (1) the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and (2) and the People’s Republic of China, about (a) Hong Kong’s basic freedoms, including freedom of expression, and (b) its autonomy. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL9635 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>The Government regularly discusses a range of issues with the Governments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the People’s Republic of China, including Hong Kong’s rights and freedoms, the implementation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration, and the importance of ‘One Country, Two Systems’.</p><p>The Prime Minister discussed Hong Kong with both Premier Li and President Xi during her visit to China earlier this year. She underlined the UK’s ongoing commitment to the successful implementation of ‘One Country, Two Systems’, and stressed that rights and freedoms in Hong Kong should be fully respected.</p><p>The Government issued the following statement on 17 July:</p><p><em>“We note with concern the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government plans to prohibit the continued operation of the Hong Kong National Party. The rights to stand for election, of free speech and of freedom of association are enshrined in the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Bill of Rights. </em><br> <br><em>The UK does not support Hong Kong independence, but Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy, and its rights and freedoms, are central to its way of life, and it is important they are fully respected.”</em></p>
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2018-07-31T14:45:27.117Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-31T14:45:27.117Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
944443
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-07-18more like thismore than 2018-07-18
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 British Overseas Territories 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 have received any proposals from the governments of any of the British Overseas Territories to alter the status of those Territories' relationships with the United Kingdom. more like this
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Viscount Waverley more like this
uin HL9677 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>As I have stated previously, and as set out in the 2012 White Paper, we believe that the fundamental structure of our constitutional relationship with the Overseas Territories is the right one. However, we are happy to consider any proposals on changes to constitutions put forward by any of the Overseas Territories. Officials are currently reviewing two such proposals.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2018-07-31T14:54:27.45Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-31T14:54:27.45Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
1744
label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
943390
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 Hajer Mansoor Hassan 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 will make any representations to the Bahraini authorities in relation to the targeting of Hajer Mansoor Hassan by the head of Bahrain’s Isa Town Prison, Major Maryam Albardoli, following the engagement of her son-in-law, Sayed Alwadaei, with the UN and the UK Parliament. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Scriven more like this
uin HL9604 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>​We encourage those with concerns about treatment in detention to report these to the appropriate oversight body in Bahrain. 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 this case and are monitoring the situation, and have been in touch with Ms Mansoor. We have raised the case with the Government of Bahrain and continue to monitor the situation.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2018-07-31T12:14:30.82Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-31T12:14:30.82Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4333
label Biography information for Lord Scriven more like this
943392
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 Hajer Mansoor Hassan 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, further to Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 16 April (HL6839), what assessments have since been made on the ability of Bahraini human rights defender, Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei, to continue his work in the UK given the recent threats and reprisals facing his imprisoned mother-in-law, Hajer Mansoor Hassan. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Scriven more like this
uin HL9606 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>We have received assurances from the Bahraini authorities that there have been no reprisals against the family members of Sayed Alwadaei. We understand that he has been able to continue his work in the UK.</p><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.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2018-07-31T12:14:49.097Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-31T12:14:49.097Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4333
label Biography information for Lord Scriven more like this
943393
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 Yusuf al-Jamri 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 have filed the case of Bahraini online activist Yusuf al-Jamri under the UK Torture and Mistreatment Reporting Guidance. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Scriven more like this
uin HL9607 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>​The Foreign and Commonwealth Office registers details of alleged torture whenever this comes to the attention of a UK official in the course of their duties, in line with the UK Torture and Mistreatment Reporting Guidance.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2018-07-31T12:15:06.97Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-31T12:15:06.97Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4333
label Biography information for Lord Scriven more like this
943413
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 Palestinians: Demonstrations 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 Palestinian Authority regarding the Palestinian Authority Security Force breaking up a non-violent Palestinian demonstration in Ramallah. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge more like this
uin HL9624 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>​Our Consul General in Jerusalem raised our concerns over the actions of the Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces and police during the demonstration held in Ramallah on 13 June with senior officials from the PA multiple times in June and July. The PA has accepted that there were mistakes in the policing and has undertaken to learn from these mistakes.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2018-07-31T12:12:21.14Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-31T12:12:21.14Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
943415
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 Jerusalem: 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 representations they have made to the government of Israel about (1) the closure of two universities in East Jerusalem, and (2) the banning of an academic conference due to be held to discuss the status of Muslim endowment and property, and the protection of Islamic status and Christian heritage in Jerusalem. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge more like this
uin HL9625 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>While we have not raised these issues, we will continue to press the Israelis and Palestinians strongly on the need to refrain from taking actions which make peace more difficult.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2018-07-31T12:13:06.527Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-31T12:13:06.527Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
943416
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 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 have made to the government of Israel regarding the destruction of the Arts and Crafts Village in Gaza. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge more like this
uin HL9626 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>We have not raised this specific issue with the Israeli authorities.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2018-07-31T12:13:17.95Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-31T12:13:17.95Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this