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<p>Mr Hall has not recently requested consular assistance. However, we have been active
in supporting him in relation to his work promoting human rights. Embassy staff have
attended trial hearings and raised his case with the Thai authorities. We shall continue
this work, and stand ready to provide consular assistance should he require it.</p><p>The
British Government supports the right of human rights defenders to carry out their
work without fear of harassment or reprisals. We also support full implementation
of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.</p>
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