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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-12-10more like thismore than 2021-12-10
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Cristina Cantillo 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, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the killing of human rights and LGBT rights campaigner Cristina Cantillo in Colombia. more like this
tabling member constituency Leeds North East remove filter
tabling member printed
Fabian Hamilton more like this
uin 90827 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-12-15more like thismore than 2021-12-15
answer text <p>The British Government remains concerned about the persistent level of violence towards human rights' defenders, and social leaders in Colombia. Through our Conflict, Stability, and Security Fund (CSSF), which has provided £68 million in support of peace agreement implementation, security, and stability in Colombia since 2015, we will continue to prioritise funding interventions to protect human rights defenders and social leaders.</p><p>Colombia is a UK 'Human Rights Priority Country,' and we consistently raise our concerns regarding violence against human rights defenders and social leaders with the Colombian Government, and in multilateral fora. Most recently, as the UK's Minister for Europe and Americas, I [Minister Wendy Morton] spoke to Vice President Ramírez regarding the human rights situation during a visit to Colombia from 22-24 November.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
answering member printed Wendy Morton remove filter
question first answered
less than 2021-12-15T16:34:31.97Zmore like thismore than 2021-12-15T16:34:31.97Z
answering member
4358
label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
tabling member
415
label Biography information for Fabian Hamilton more like this
1385815
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-12-07more like thismore than 2021-12-07
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Colombia: Police Brutality 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, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the Colombian government’s progress in investigating alleged police killings during protests in that country in September 2020. more like this
tabling member constituency Leeds North East remove filter
tabling member printed
Fabian Hamilton more like this
uin 88643 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-12-10more like thismore than 2021-12-10
answer text <p>The British Government remains concerned about reports of human rights violations in Colombia during recent protests. We are clear that we support the right of all Colombians to protest peacefully, and that the right to peaceful assembly and association should be guaranteed.</p><p>We look to the Colombian authorities to investigate fully any reports on excessive use of force against protestors, and take appropriate action against those responsible. Security services must be held accountable for their actions, and any complaints thoroughly investigated.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
answering member printed Wendy Morton remove filter
grouped question UIN 88644 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-12-10T10:28:02.517Zmore like thismore than 2021-12-10T10:28:02.517Z
answering member
4358
label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
tabling member
415
label Biography information for Fabian Hamilton more like this
1385816
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-12-07more like thismore than 2021-12-07
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Colombia: Police Brutality 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, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the Colombian government’s progress in investigating alleged police killings of protesters during protests in that country in April and May 2021. more like this
tabling member constituency Leeds North East remove filter
tabling member printed
Fabian Hamilton more like this
uin 88644 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-12-10more like thismore than 2021-12-10
answer text <p>The British Government remains concerned about reports of human rights violations in Colombia during recent protests. We are clear that we support the right of all Colombians to protest peacefully, and that the right to peaceful assembly and association should be guaranteed.</p><p>We look to the Colombian authorities to investigate fully any reports on excessive use of force against protestors, and take appropriate action against those responsible. Security services must be held accountable for their actions, and any complaints thoroughly investigated.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
answering member printed Wendy Morton remove filter
grouped question UIN 88643 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-12-10T10:28:02.593Zmore like thismore than 2021-12-10T10:28:02.593Z
answering member
4358
label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
tabling member
415
label Biography information for Fabian Hamilton more like this
1363148
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-10-25more like thismore than 2021-10-25
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Haiti: Earthquakes 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, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the (a) technical, (b) humanitarian and (c) medical assistance the Government is providing to Haiti following the August 2021 earthquake. more like this
tabling member constituency Leeds North East remove filter
tabling member printed
Fabian Hamilton more like this
uin 62610 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-10-28more like thismore than 2021-10-28
answer text <p>In the immediate aftermath of the earthquake the UK announced that £1 million of support was available for the response effort. This is in addition to our significant contributions to the UN, the Red Cross and the Start fund. A UK Emergency Medical Team completed its assessment mission of the needs caused by the earthquake, and the UK funded an expert to join the UN's Disaster Assessment and Coordination mission, conducting an initial assessment and coordinating the international response. 1,300 UK-funded shelter, hygiene and lighting kits were sent to Haiti from the UK and Panama. Support was also provided via the World Food Programme to ensure 15,000 families received assistance to buy food and other basic supplies. The UK has also provided funding to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), which is assisting with operations and coordination of earthquake response. The Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel Wave Knight was deployed offshore from Haiti until 29 August, supporting the US humanitarian response by serving as a landing pad for US helicopters. The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF), of which the UK is a founding donor, has agreed a pay out of approximately $40 million. We are clear our support has aided Haiti in a technical, humanitarian and medical capacity. We will continue to monitor the situation.</p>
answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
answering member printed Wendy Morton remove filter
question first answered
less than 2021-10-28T14:36:20.777Zmore like thismore than 2021-10-28T14:36:20.777Z
answering member
4358
label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
tabling member
415
label Biography information for Fabian Hamilton more like this
1343321
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-02more like thismore than 2021-07-02
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Colombia: Foreign Relations 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, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effect of the change in the level of Official Development Assistance to date; and if he will make an assessment of the effect of that change on the UK's bilateral relationship with Colombia. more like this
tabling member constituency Leeds North East remove filter
tabling member printed
Fabian Hamilton more like this
uin 26087 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-07-07more like thismore than 2021-07-07
answer text <p>Allocation decisions have been taken by Ministers in line with the objectives set out in the Integrated Review. These took account of a full range of factors, including analysis of potential impacts on beneficiaries of UK aid. We remain a world-leading aid donor, and across HMG, will spend more than £10 billion this year to fight poverty, tackle climate change, and improve global health.</p><p>Colombia is a key partner to the UK in Latin America, and the two countries will continue to work closely together. We have contributed more than £63 million in support via the UK's Conflict, Security, and Stability Fund, and are the largest donor to the UN Trust Fund for Colombia, supporting implementation of the peace accords. We are proud to lead on the issue at the UN Security Council, and will continue to strengthen the international community's support and commitment to peace, stability, and justice in Colombia.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
answering member printed Wendy Morton remove filter
question first answered
less than 2021-07-07T10:34:30.287Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-07T10:34:30.287Z
answering member
4358
label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
tabling member
415
label Biography information for Fabian Hamilton more like this
1341915
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-06-29more like thismore than 2021-06-29
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Cyprus: Aviation 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, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Turkish counterpart on the UK's policy of aircraft disembarkation before flights reach northern Cyprus. more like this
tabling member constituency Leeds North East remove filter
tabling member printed
Fabian Hamilton more like this
uin 24087 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-07-05more like thismore than 2021-07-05
answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary has not held discussions with his Turkish counterpart on this issue. Arrangements for passengers arriving in Turkey from the UK who are transferring to other flights are a matter for the Turkish authorities and airlines concerned.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
answering member printed Wendy Morton remove filter
question first answered
less than 2021-07-05T07:56:10.663Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-05T07:56:10.663Z
answering member
4358
label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
tabling member
415
label Biography information for Fabian Hamilton more like this
1341916
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-06-29more like thismore than 2021-06-29
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Cyprus: Aviation 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, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will review the UK's policy on aircraft disembarkation for passengers flying from North Cyprus' Ercan Airport. more like this
tabling member constituency Leeds North East remove filter
tabling member printed
Fabian Hamilton more like this
uin 24088 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-07-05more like thismore than 2021-07-05
answer text <p>A review by FCDO in 2018 concluded that no alteration to the position on travel between Ercan airport and the UK was possible. In accordance with legal obligations under the 1944 Chicago Convention, there are no direct flights between Ercan and the UK. Passengers who book a flight from Ercan to Turkey and then an onward flight to the UK are required to disembark in Turkey before boarding their UK bound flight, as these are separate flights.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
answering member printed Wendy Morton remove filter
question first answered
less than 2021-07-05T16:56:21.343Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-05T16:56:21.343Z
answering member
4358
label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
tabling member
415
label Biography information for Fabian Hamilton more like this
1316773
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-20more like thismore than 2021-05-20
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Colombia: Human Rights 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, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps are being taken to ensure Colombian police units receiving UK police training are not involved in human rights abuses. more like this
tabling member constituency Leeds North East remove filter
tabling member printed
Fabian Hamilton more like this
uin 4526 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-05-25more like thismore than 2021-05-25
answer text <p>We are clear that we support the right of all Colombians to protest peacefully. We look to the Colombian authorities to investigate fully the excessive use of force against protesters, and take appropriate action against those responsible. Security services must be held accountable for their actions, with all complaints thoroughly investigated. The UK is a key supporter of the implementation of Colombia's historic peace agreement. Over the past five years, the UK has provided £63 million through the Conflict, Security, and Stability Fund (CSSF), which has allowed us to provide niche technical and financial support on stabilisation, peacebuilding, and transitional justice.</p><p>Our Embassy regularly reviews Overseas Security and Justice Assessments, ensuring steps are taken to mitigate any risk human rights abuses, and strengthen the impact of our interventions on improving respect for human rights. HMG work on security and justice overseas is based on British values, including human rights and democracy.</p>
answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
answering member printed Wendy Morton remove filter
grouped question UIN 4527 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-25T14:22:14.55Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-25T14:22:14.55Z
answering member
4358
label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
tabling member
415
label Biography information for Fabian Hamilton more like this
1316774
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-20more like thismore than 2021-05-20
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Colombia: Human Rights 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, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what Colombian police units are receiving training from UK personnel; and what assessment he has made of whether (a) those units or (b) personnel have been involved in alleged human rights abuses during recent protests in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Leeds North East remove filter
tabling member printed
Fabian Hamilton more like this
uin 4527 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-05-25more like thismore than 2021-05-25
answer text <p>We are clear that we support the right of all Colombians to protest peacefully. We look to the Colombian authorities to investigate fully the excessive use of force against protesters, and take appropriate action against those responsible. Security services must be held accountable for their actions, with all complaints thoroughly investigated. The UK is a key supporter of the implementation of Colombia's historic peace agreement. Over the past five years, the UK has provided £63 million through the Conflict, Security, and Stability Fund (CSSF), which has allowed us to provide niche technical and financial support on stabilisation, peacebuilding, and transitional justice.</p><p>Our Embassy regularly reviews Overseas Security and Justice Assessments, ensuring steps are taken to mitigate any risk human rights abuses, and strengthen the impact of our interventions on improving respect for human rights. HMG work on security and justice overseas is based on British values, including human rights and democracy.</p>
answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
answering member printed Wendy Morton remove filter
grouped question UIN 4526 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-25T14:22:14.627Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-25T14:22:14.627Z
answering member
4358
label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
tabling member
415
label Biography information for Fabian Hamilton more like this
1312335
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-04-27more like thismore than 2021-04-27
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Colombia: 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, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when the Government plans to publish the programme summary for the Police Innovations for Stabilisation in Colombia Programme. more like this
tabling member constituency Leeds North East remove filter
tabling member printed
Fabian Hamilton more like this
uin 188052 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-04-29more like thismore than 2021-04-29
answer text <p>The £2.1 million Police Innovations for Stabilisation in Colombia multi-year project was launched in 2020 and is supporting the transformation of the Colombian National Police. The intervention aims to contribute to the modernization of the police service by scaling up and improving police practices with a preventive approach, focusing on i) Community-based police prevention; ii) Transformation of large-scale social conflicts from a rights-based approach; and iii) Gender mainstreaming. This work is part of the CSSF Colombia Peace and Stabilisation Programme.</p><p>The CSSF programme summaries for 20/21 will be published by Cabinet Office before Parliament rises for summer.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
answering member printed Wendy Morton remove filter
question first answered
less than 2021-04-29T10:55:19.473Zmore like thismore than 2021-04-29T10:55:19.473Z
answering member
4358
label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
tabling member
415
label Biography information for Fabian Hamilton more like this