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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-02-07more like thismore than 2017-02-07
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept id 7 more like this
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Religious Hatred: Christianity more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the case for a Christian hate crimes unit, additional to the Jewish and Muslim hate crimes units in the Department for Communities and Local Government. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge remove filter
uin HL5298 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-02-21more like thismore than 2017-02-21
answer text <p>The Government set out its commitment to reduce the harm caused by all hate crime, including that which is religiously motivated, in ‘<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/543679/Action_Against_Hate_-_UK_Government_s_Plan_to_Tackle_Hate_Crime_2016.pdf" target="_blank">Action against hate: the UK government’s plan for tackling hate crime</a>’ which was published in July 2016.</p><p>The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) does not have specific units for antisemitic or anti–Muslim hate crime. Rather, we support Working Groups to bring members of those communities, where religiously motivated hate crime is at the highest levels, together with Government and other agencies to discuss what more we can do to tackle anti - Semitism and anti-Muslim hate crime. DCLG also supports the cross-Government Hate Crime Programme, which coordinates the response to all forms of hate crime across Whitehall and the Criminal Justice Agencies.</p><p>DCLG supports the police website ‘True Vision’ and, in January 2017, the Communities Secretary announced £25,000 extra funding for True Vision to work with Christian Groups, including Churchwatch. The project will assess the nature and extent of anti-Christian hate crime, reassure affected Christians and raise awareness of reporting mechanisms for hate crime. The findings of the research will help inform our future activity to challenge hate crime, which is unacceptable in any community.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
question first answered
remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2017-02-21T17:12:17.787Z
answering member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
675183
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-01-18more like thismore than 2017-01-18
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Central African Republic: Politics and Government more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the current security situation in the Central African Republic. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge remove filter
uin HL4749 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-02-01more like thismore than 2017-02-01
answer text <p>​Despite encouraging political advances in the Central African Republic (CAR) in 2016, the security situation remains of grave concern. It is particularly bad outside the capital Bangui, where violence, looting and human rights abuses continue to occur with impunity with recent reports indicating that the violence has grown more severe since September 2016. We continue to advise against all travel to CAR.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-02-01T17:00:48.017Zmore like thismore than 2017-02-01T17:00:48.017Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
675184
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-01-18more like thismore than 2017-01-18
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Central African Republic: Armed Conflict more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of reports of a new armed militia group, 3R, operating in Cameroon and the Central African Republic border region; and of the capacity of that group, the weapons they possess, the impact on the distribution of aid in that region, and whether they control any territory in that border region. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge remove filter
uin HL4750 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-02-01more like thismore than 2017-02-01
answer text <p>We are aware of the emergence of a new armed militia group called &quot;Return, Reclamation, Rehabilitation,&quot; or &quot;3R&quot; which operates in the north of the Central African Republic (CAR). This group, and other militias operating in the transhumance corridors in the Ouham prefecture in northern CAR, are responsible for some of the most violent incidents reported in the country in the last 12 months.</p><p>We are also aware of recent claims that 3R is responsible for sexual violence, burning villages and displacing vulnerable people, with some reports listing the number of those displaced at 17,000. However, we do not hold information on the capacity of 3R or the weapons they possess.</p><p>We support President Touadera's efforts to implement disarmament, demobilization, repatriation and reintegration and call on all armed groups in the CAR to engage in the government's dialogue.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-02-01T17:03:05.13Zmore like thismore than 2017-02-01T17:03:05.13Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
657391
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-12-12more like thismore than 2016-12-12
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Diplomatic Service: Ethnic Groups more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many resident heads of mission from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office are from a black or minority ethnic background. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge remove filter
uin HL4025 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-12-23more like thismore than 2016-12-23
answer text <p>As of the 30 November, 5.3% of our Heads of Mission reported they were from a black or minority ethnic (BME) background (based on a 98% reporting rate).</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-12-23T12:42:36.847Zmore like thismore than 2016-12-23T12:42:36.847Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
657393
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-12-12more like thismore than 2016-12-12
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Diplomatic Service: Ethnic Groups more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many heads of mission to international organisations from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office are from a black or minority ethnic background. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge remove filter
uin HL4026 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-12-23more like thismore than 2016-12-23
answer text <p>As of the 30 November, of the seven of Heads of Mission to international organisations that have reported their ethnicity (86% of the total number of Heads of Mission to international organisations), none are from a black or minority ethnic (BME) background.</p><p>Continuing to improve the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's record on diversity, equality and inclusion is fundamental to our aim of being the best diplomatic service in the world. We undertake a range of interventions to improve our leadership and management capability and to remove barriers to the progress of under-represented groups in the FCO, to help people reach their full potential. Action includes a bespoke talent development scheme for BME staff; role models from all backgrounds; diverse interview panels at all grades; diverse shortlists for senior positions as the norm; and outreach to attract diverse talent into the FCO, focused on BME candidates and those from a low-socio economic background.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-12-23T12:43:12.96Zmore like thismore than 2016-12-23T12:43:12.96Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
657394
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-12-12more like thismore than 2016-12-12
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Senior Civil Servants more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many staff members in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office are in the top five civil service grades; and how many of those are from a black or minority ethnic background. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge remove filter
uin HL4027 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-12-23more like thismore than 2016-12-23
answer text <p>As of the 30 November the total number of staff in the top five civil service grades and those that were from a black or minority ethnic (BME) background were:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Grade</p></td><td><p>Total</p></td><td><p>Total number of staff who have reported an ethnicity</p></td><td><p>Those that reported they were BME</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>D7</p></td><td><p>430</p></td><td><p>368</p></td><td><p>22</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>SMS1</p></td><td><p>263</p></td><td><p>230</p></td><td><p>11</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>SMS2</p></td><td><p>102</p></td><td><p>92</p></td><td><p>6</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>SMS3</p></td><td><p>27</p></td><td><p>24</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>SMS4</p></td><td><p>3</p></td><td><p>2</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr></tbody></table> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-12-23T12:43:32.053Zmore like thismore than 2016-12-23T12:43:32.053Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
632737
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-11-09more like thismore than 2016-11-09
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
hansard heading Honours more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many offers of honours have been refused by intended recipients over the last three years, and what were the reasons given for any refusals to accept an honour. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge remove filter
uin HL3135 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-11-16more like thismore than 2016-11-16
answer text <p>Since the New Year 2014 honours list, 122 nominees have refused the offer of an honour. This is around 2% of nominees per list. Nominees reasons for declining an award are given in confidence and the Government does not comment on the reasons given.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-11-16T16:34:47.787Zmore like thismore than 2016-11-16T16:34:47.787Z
answering member
4330
label Biography information for Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
600516
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-10-12more like thismore than 2016-10-12
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Asia Bibi more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they last made representations to the government of Pakistan concerning the trial of Asia Bibi for blasphemy; what was the nature of those representations; and what was the response by the government of Pakistan to those representations. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge remove filter
uin HL2269 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-10-24more like thismore than 2016-10-24
answer text <p>I remain concerned about Ms Asia Bibi, following the postponement of her Supreme Court appeal hearing on 13 October. The British High Commission in Islamabad continues to monitor developments in her case closely. We raise regularly our concerns about misuse of the blasphemy laws with the Pakistani Government, and continue to urge Pakistan to adhere to its international obligations and uphold the rule of law. During his visit to Pakistan in March, the former Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr Hammond), made clear our concerns about minority communities and misuse of the blasphemy laws.</p><p>The UK supported the EU statement of October 2014 following the decision of the Lahore High Court to uphold the conviction of Ms Bibi. We will continue to work with our EU and other international partners to ensure our views are made clear to the Pakistani authorities.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
grouped question UIN HL2271 more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-10-24T14:16:24.297Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-24T14:16:24.297Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
600517
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-10-12more like thismore than 2016-10-12
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Asia Bibi more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the potential need for Mrs Asia Bibi and her family to apply for asylum should she be released from detention in Pakistan. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge remove filter
uin HL2270 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-10-25more like thismore than 2016-10-25
answer text <p>We remain concerned about the situation of all religious minorities in Pakistan. We urge Pakistan to uphold the rule of law and ensure the rights of all citizens are respected regardless of gender, ethnicity or religious belief.</p><p>Our obligations under the Refugee Convention do not extend to considering claims from people overseas who may want to seek asylum here. There is no provision in the Immigration Rules for someone to be given permission to travel to the UK to seek asylum.</p><p>The UK and European Union approach is that an individual should apply for protection from the authorities in the first available safe country or through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-10-25T14:46:52.377Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-25T14:46:52.377Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
600518
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-10-12more like thismore than 2016-10-12
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Pakistan: Blasphemy more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Pakistan about the application of the death penalty for blasphemy. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge remove filter
uin HL2271 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-10-24more like thismore than 2016-10-24
answer text <p>I remain concerned about Ms Asia Bibi, following the postponement of her Supreme Court appeal hearing on 13 October. The British High Commission in Islamabad continues to monitor developments in her case closely. We raise regularly our concerns about misuse of the blasphemy laws with the Pakistani Government, and continue to urge Pakistan to adhere to its international obligations and uphold the rule of law. During his visit to Pakistan in March, the former Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr Hammond), made clear our concerns about minority communities and misuse of the blasphemy laws.</p><p>The UK supported the EU statement of October 2014 following the decision of the Lahore High Court to uphold the conviction of Ms Bibi. We will continue to work with our EU and other international partners to ensure our views are made clear to the Pakistani authorities.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
grouped question UIN HL2269 more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-10-24T14:16:24.377Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-24T14:16:24.377Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this