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<p>The British Government works closely with the Overseas Territories (OTs) on LGBT
rights to ensure that all OTs meet their international human rights obligations in
this area.</p><p>In September, the UK Solicitor General chaired a human rights session
at the annual conference of OT Attorneys General where LGBT equality was discussed
extensively.</p><p>The Solicitor General will co-chair a session in November with
the Minister for the Overseas Territories, my noble Friend, the Rt Hon Baroness Anelay
of St Johns, on human rights at the Joint Ministerial Council.</p><p>We expect all
Overseas Territory Governments to comply with their evolving international obligations
in the field of human rights. Legislating in this area is for OT Governments.</p>
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