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1110944

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date	10/04/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Spratly Islands: Military Bases
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whatt assessment has the Department made of the legality United Nations Law of the Sea Convention (UNCLOS) of the construction of bases in the Spratly Islands including as Mischief (Panganiban) Reef, Subi (Zamora) Reef and Fiery Cross (Kagitingan) Reef.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	243407
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2019 answer text <p>We take no sides in the sovereignty disputes in the South China Sea. But we are deeply committed to international law, including the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and upholding existing arbitrations.</p><p>We are therefore concerned by the militarisation of disputed features and any threat or implied threat of force. We monitor the situation and oppose any action which changes the facts on the ground, raises tensions or hinders the chance of peaceful settlement of the disputes.</p><p>​</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 23/04/2019 13:53:44 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1110946

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Middle East: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will publish the outcomes of the Warsaw Conference on 14 February 2019 in Poland that was attended by representatives of Israel, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Morocco, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Tunisia, France, Germany, the US and the United Kingdom.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	243409
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2019 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary held constructive discussions during and on the margins of the Warsaw Conference in February. He discussed a wide range of issues related to Middle East security, and on 13 February the Foreign Secretary co-hosted a meeting of the Yemen Quad, where they highlighted their commitment to progress on Yemen, which is at a critical juncture.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 23/04/2019 14:53:25 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1110957

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Sudan: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what his policy is on the role of the opposition in Sudan.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	243323
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>We frequently engage with a broad spectrum of opposition and civil society groups both in London and Sudan. The UK has consistently called on the Sudanese authorities to allow for a credible and inclusive political dialogue in a conducive environment with all key Sudanese actors. We urge the Sudanese authorities, as well as the opposition, to embrace their responsibilities and engage in the development of a legitimate and inclusive political system that meets the requests of the Sudanese people​</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin grouped question UIN 243324 question first answered 15/04/2019 12:55:52 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1110958

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Sudan: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, which opposition Groups in Suday, the UK Government has held discussions with.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	243324
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>We frequently engage with a broad spectrum of opposition and civil society groups both in London and Sudan. The UK has consistently called on the Sudanese authorities to allow for a credible and inclusive political dialogue in a conducive environment with all key Sudanese actors. We urge the Sudanese authorities, as well as the opposition, to embrace their responsibilities and engage in the development of a legitimate and inclusive political system that meets the requests of the Sudanese people​</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin grouped question UIN 243323 question first answered 15/04/2019 12:55:52 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1110974

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Sudan: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in African countries on the decision of the Troika to support the installation of an alternative government to the Bashir regime.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	243328
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2019 answer text <p>We recognise the importance of Sudan's neighbours and the wider region at this important time and continue to engage with them and the wider international community to support any process that delivers credibly the demands of the people of Sudan. Our Troika statement of 9 April was clear that the UK and our Troika partners, Norway and the United States, will support a political transition in Sudan that credibly responds to protestor demands. We also welcome the statement of the African Union of 11 April expressing solidarity with the people of Sudan, a commitment to support them, and that this military take-over is not the appropriate response to the challenges facing Sudan.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 23/04/2019 14:56:05 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1110977

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Sudan: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the civil security situation in (a) Khartoum, (b) Darfur and (c) the rest of Sudan.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	243329
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>We have been particularly concerned by the security situation in Sudan since protests began in December 2018, are monitoring closely, and have condemned the use of lethal force and violence on peaceful protestors across Sudan. Following the announcement of the removal of President Bashir and establishment of a military council led by General Ouf, we have become further concerned for the stability of the security situation. We urge the Sudanese authorities, as well as the opposition, to embrace their responsibilities and engage in the development of a legitimate and inclusive political system that meets the requests of the Sudanese people and ensure there is no more violence used against them.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 15/04/2019 12:57:35 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1110985

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Human Rights
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what plans are in place to ensure (a) the protection of and (b) assistance to human rights defenders in overseas states.
tabling member constituency	Colne Valley
tabling member printed	Thelma Walker
uin	243566
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2019 answer text <p>The UK recognises the important work that human rights defenders (HRDs) do to protect and defend the full range of human rights. Our network of embassies and high commissions will continue to work with HRDs, using the recently updated UK Guidelines on Working with Human Rights Defenders. We support HRDs in a variety of ways: sometimes through financial support, but more often the value we provide is by getting to know prominent HRDs and supporting them either publicly or privately. There is no single template for doing this. It is for Heads of Mission to decide how to implement and use the guidelines, in a manner appropriate to the local context. The UK will continue to use the multilateral system to press for strong guidelines for the treatment of human rights defenders by states. At the high-level meeting on HRDs at the UN of 18 December, we called on governments to allow HRDs to fight for human rights; and enable civil society to engage and challenge governments without fear. In November, we co-sponsored a new UN General Assembly resolution on freedom of assembly and association, further strengthening support for civil society and human rights defenders.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 23/04/2019 14:04:48 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4649 label Biography information for Thelma Walker

1111035

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Rwanda: Genocide
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the remarks made by the Rwandan Minister of Justice and Attorney General Johnston Busingye that “Anyone who cares about British values and justice should be ashamed. The UK will go down in history as the only country in Europe which knowingly shielded alleged Rwandan genocidaires from justice.”
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL15175
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2019 answer text <p>​We strongly disagree with any remarks that alleges the UK has shielded alleged genocidaires. The decision on whether or not to extradite is a matter for the courts, not the government. We are a committed partner of Rwanda and believe in holding any perpetrators to account and ensuring justice is achieved. In line with this commitment, following the High Court ruling the Metropolitan Police undertook work to scope the allegations and subsequently launched an investigation. The Minister for Security committed in the House of Commons to ensuring that those suspected of war crimes face full justice and that resourcing or any other barriers will not stand in the way of completing this investigation as quickly as possible. However it is important to recognise that these investigations are complex and in order to ensure a free and fair trial, this will take time.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 25/04/2019 11:32:14 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1111036

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Hong Kong: Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what consideration they are giving to the inclusion of a human rights clause, protecting the rule of law, in any future trade deal that includes trade with Hong Kong; and whether they intend, in conjunction with other countries, to raise issues regarding Hong Kong in international fora, in particular its extradition laws and the autonomy of Hong Kong.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL15176
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2019 answer text <p>The UK has long supported the promotion of our values globally and this will continue as we leave the EU. We are committed to upholding the UK’s high standards and we are exploring all options in the design of future trade and investment agreements, including human rights provisions within these.</p><p>We will continue to monitor closely events in Hong Kong, including proposals to change extradition laws, and any developments that may affect Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy. Where appropriate, we will raise issues of concern with the Chinese and Hong Kong authorities, speak publicly about the issue, or raise in international fora.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 25/04/2019 11:35:08 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1111060

registered interest
date	10/04/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Mali: Terrorism
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they are monitoring the threat posed by Islamic terrorists in Mali and neighbouring countries; and what role the UK currently has in the EU capacity-building missions in Mali and the Sahel.
tabling member printed	The Earl of Sandwich
uin	HL15192
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2019 answer text <p>We are deeply concerned by the security situation in the region, including recent attacks against civilians and security forces operating in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. Working alongside international partners, we continue to monitor the threat posed by terrorist groups in Mali and neighbouring countries and we remain committed to helping to address complex challenges in the Sahel.</p><p> </p><p>The UK has seconded six military and two civilian personnel to the EU Training mission (EUTM) in Mali, who provide strategic advice; infantry, medical and counter-Improvised Explosive Device training; and international humanitarian law and gender expertise. Although there have been no UK personnel in the EU capacity building (EUCAP) missions in Mali and Niger since our last secondment in 2017, we continue to actively participate in all EU discussions concerning these missions and have supported their mandate extensions to January 2021 and September 2020 respectively.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 25/04/2019 11:37:11 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2109 label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich