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988431

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
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	Pakistan: Religious Freedom
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the answer by Baroness Williams of Trafford on 15 October, whether it is their assessment that rape; abduction; the burning alive of Christian parents, while their children were forced to watch; forced conversion; abduction leading to child marriage; and the imposition of capital punishment in the case of alleged blasphemy constitute persecution or discrimination.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL10630
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2018 answer text <p>​The Geneva Refugee Convention (and protocol) do not contain an explicit definition of persecution. The acts referred to are capable of falling within a pattern of behaviour that could constitute persecution, depending on the intention behind them and the particular circumstances. Any assessment of whether persecution is happening in a particular case would need to be informed by a full assessment of all of the relevant circumstances.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 29/10/2018 14:17:29 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

988443

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
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	Gulalai Ismail
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assistance they will give to Gulalai Ismail, the Pakistani humanist and human rights activist who was arrested in Islamabad on 12 October before being released on bail with her passport confiscated.
tabling member printed	Lord Garel-Jones
uin	HL10642
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2018 answer text <p>We are concerned by restrictions on freedom of expression in Pakistan, including the detention of human rights activists, in Pakistan. We are also concerned about constraints on the operating space for civil society and NGOs in Pakistan. The freedom to hold and express views without censorship, intimidation or unnecessary restriction is a cornerstone of democracy. The arrest and release under bail of Gulalai Ismail is a further worrying development against the backdrop of restrictions on fundamental rights in Pakistan.</p><p>We regularly raise at a senior level our concerns about the human rights situation with the Government of Pakistan, including on the freedom of expression. I discussed human rights in Pakistan with the Minister for Human Rights, Dr Shireen Mazari, in September 2018.</p><p>The British High Commission in Islamabad will continue to support civil society and NGOs in lobbying the Government of Pakistan to honour in practice its international commitments, including on freedom of expression.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 29/10/2018 13:45:12 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	840 label Biography information for Lord Garel-Jones

988461

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
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	Israel: Bedouin
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, in the context of international law, what assessment they have made of the case for referring the government of Israel to the International Criminal Court if the demolition of Khan al-Ahmar goes ahead; what factors they have taken into account in any such assessment; and what arrangements, if any, they have made to make such a referral.
tabling member printed	Lord Judd
uin	HL10660
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2018 answer text <p>We have not made an assessment of this. The UK remains deeply concerned about Israel’s planned demolition of the village of Khan al-Ahmar. Khan al-Ahmar is located in an area of strategic importance for the contiguity of a future Palestinian state. Its demolition threatens a major blow to the prospects for a two-state solution. At Prime Minister’s Questions on 17 October, the Prime Minister reiterated the UK’s strong opposition to Israel’s proposed demolition of Khan al-Ahmar. The Minister for the Middle East and North Africa raised our concerns with the Israeli Ambassador to the UK on 11 October.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 25/10/2018 14:37:12 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1660 label Biography information for Lord Judd

988462

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
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	Israel: Bedouin
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what (1) representations they are making to the government of Israel, and (2) steps they are taking in concert with other parties, to prevent the demolition of Khan al-Ahmar.
tabling member printed	Lord Judd
uin	HL10661
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2018 answer text <p>​At Prime Minister’s Questions on 17 October, the Prime Minister reiterated the UK’s strong opposition to Israel’s proposed demolition of Khan al-Ahmar and urged Israel to reconsider these plans. The Minister for the Middle East and North Africa also raised concerns with the Israeli Ambassador to the UK on 11 October. We also issued a statement on 10 September along with France, Germany, Spain and Italy reiterating our call to the Israeli Government not to go ahead with its plan to demolish the village – including its school – and displace its residents.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 26/10/2018 10:52:43 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1660 label Biography information for Lord Judd

988491

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
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	Travel Information
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when they listed (1) Somalia, (2) Afghanistan, and (3) the Democratic Republic of the Congo as countries with areas to which all travel was advised against.
tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
uin	HL10690
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2018 answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advise against 'all travel' or 'all but essential travel' to a particular place if we consider the risk to British nationals is unacceptably high. In the case of terrorism we advise against travel in situations of extreme and imminent danger, where the threat is sufficiently specific, large-scale or endemic to affect British nationals severely. Prior to 2001 our records are in an archive and not immediately available, but in 2001 we advised against 'all travel' to parts of Somalia; as well as against 'all travel' to Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Advice against 'all travel' to parts of these countries has been in place ever since, though the specific areas to which this has applied have changed many times. We keep all of our advice, including the areas where we advise against travel, under constant review.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 25/10/2018 14:39:38 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

988501

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
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	Jerusalem: Palestinians
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of Israel about the Israeli municipality reportedly not issuing enough permits for Palestinian residential construction in East Jerusalem to avoid overcrowding.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL10698
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2018 answer text <p>We raise this issue routinely. The Government recognises that Palestinians face severe difficulty in securing building permissions for homes and infrastructure in East Jerusalem and Area C. We continue to urge the Government of Israel to develop improved mechanisms for zoning, planning and issuing permits for the benefit of the Palestinian population, including by facilitating local Palestinian participation in such processes.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 26/10/2018 10:51:51 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

988502

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
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	Jerusalem: Palestinians
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of Israel following the Protection of Civilians Report by the United Nations Office of Humanitarian Affairs which states that, as of 24 September, a total of 306 Palestinian-owned structures have been demolished by Israel this year in East Jerusalem.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL10699
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2018 answer text <p>​While we have not raised this specific issue, we routinely raise the issue of demolitions with the Israeli authorities. In all but the most exceptional circumstances, demolitions are contrary to International Humanitarian Law. The practice causes unnecessary suffering to ordinary Palestinians and is harmful to the peace process. We regularly make clear our serious concerns about the situation in East Jerusalem to the Israeli authorities and the Municipality of Jerusalem, both bilaterally and in co-operation with EU partners. These concerns include the evictions of Palestinians and demolition of Palestinian property; the construction of illegal Israeli settlements; and the removal of residency rights from Palestinians. The Government supports Palestinian communities in East Jerusalem, facing demolition or eviction through our legal aid programme. This helps residents to challenge decisions in the Israeli legal system.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 25/10/2018 14:38:28 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

988503

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
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	Jerusalem: Palestinians
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of Israel regarding the reported assault and damage in East Jerusalem caused by Israeli settlers.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL10700
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2018 answer text <p>The Government condemns any violence by settlers against Palestinians. We note the efforts of Israeli authorities to tackle settler violence, and urge thorough investigation of every instance to bring those responsible to justice. We have also stressed to the Israeli authorities the importance of Israeli security forces providing appropriate protection to the Palestinian civilian population from settler violence and intimidation.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL10701 HL10703 question first answered 26/10/2018 10:52:19 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

988505

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
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	Israel: Palestinians
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of Israel regarding the reported prevention by Israeli forces of Palestinians from defending their property.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL10701
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2018 answer text <p>The Government condemns any violence by settlers against Palestinians. We note the efforts of Israeli authorities to tackle settler violence, and urge thorough investigation of every instance to bring those responsible to justice. We have also stressed to the Israeli authorities the importance of Israeli security forces providing appropriate protection to the Palestinian civilian population from settler violence and intimidation.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL10700 HL10703 question first answered 26/10/2018 10:52:19 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

988508

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
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	Israeli Settlements: Palestinians
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of Israel regarding the violence of Israeli settlers towards Palestinians in the West Bank.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL10703
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2018 answer text <p>The Government condemns any violence by settlers against Palestinians. We note the efforts of Israeli authorities to tackle settler violence, and urge thorough investigation of every instance to bring those responsible to justice. We have also stressed to the Israeli authorities the importance of Israeli security forces providing appropriate protection to the Palestinian civilian population from settler violence and intimidation.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL10700 HL10701 question first answered 26/10/2018 10:52:19 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge