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539177
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-07-18more like thismore than 2016-07-18
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 Islamic State 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 whether they plan to participate in the conference about the attacks on Yazidis, Christians and others by ISIS organised by the US State Department in Washington DC on 29 July; if so, who will represent them and whether whilst attending that conference they will explain why they have not supported the genocide declarations passed by the House of Commons and the US Congress. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1254 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-29more like thismore than 2016-07-29
answer text <p>The UK will attend the State Department Consultation on Threats to Religious and Ethnic Minorities under Daesh on 28 and 29 July. It will be represented by a senior official from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The consultation will be used to discuss what countries are doing to protect minorities under Daesh and what more can be done. As the Foreign Secretary, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Mr Johnson) made clear during his visit to Washington on 21 July, the Government is fully committed to working with international partners to ensure Daesh is held to account for its crimes.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-29T13:58:37.097Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-29T13:58:37.097Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
539178
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-07-18more like thismore than 2016-07-18
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 Islamic State 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 whether they now recognise that a genocide is underway against minorities in Syria and Iraq; and whether the opinion set out in <i>The Sunday Telegraph</i> on 27 March that ISIS "are engaged in what can only be called genocide of the poor Yazidis" by the new Foreign Secretary reflects their official position. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1255 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-29more like thismore than 2016-07-29
answer text <p>This Government shares the House of Commons’ condemnation of Daesh atrocities against all civilians, including Christians, Mandeans, Yazidis, and other minorities, as well as the majority Muslim population in Iraq and Syria who continue to bear the brunt of Daesh’s brutality.</p><p> </p><p>It is a long-standing Government policy that any judgements on whether genocide has occurred are a matter for the international judicial system rather than governments or other non-judicial bodies. Our approach is to seek an end to all violations, and to prevent their further escalation, irrespective of whether these violations fit the definition of specific international crimes.</p><p> </p><p>We are fully committed to working internationally to ensure Daesh is held to account for its crimes. Ultimately, the best way of preventing future atrocities is to defeat Daesh and its violent ideology. That is why the UK is playing a leading role in the Global Coalition of more than 66 countries and international organisations united to defeat Daesh.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-29T14:00:43.117Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-29T14:00:43.117Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
539179
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-07-18more like thismore than 2016-07-18
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 Omar al-Bashir 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 discussions they have held with the government of Rwanda about the visit to that country by Omar al Bashir, President of Sudan, who has been indicted by the International Criminal Court for genocide and crimes against humanity. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1256 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-29more like thismore than 2016-07-29
answer text <p>Rwanda is not a State party to the International Criminal Court (ICC). It is important that fugitives from international justice do not enjoy impunity and we note the UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR 1593) has urged all States to cooperate fully with the ICC and its Prosecutor with regards to the situation in Darfur. We continue to follow closely developments in the ICC, including the level of States’ cooperation with the Court, and will consider further measures as appropriate.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-29T12:48:42.627Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-29T12:48:42.627Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
539180
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-07-18more like thismore than 2016-07-18
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 Omar al-Bashir 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 discussions they have held with the Secretary General of the Commonwealth about recent visits to Rwanda and Uganda by Omar al Bashir, President of Sudan, who has been indicted by the International Criminal Court for genocide and crimes against humanity. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1257 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-29more like thismore than 2016-07-29
answer text <p>We have not held any discussions with the Secretary General of the Commonwealth on this matter. However we continue to believe that State cooperation, in particular with respect to enforcement of arrest warrants is vital for the International Criminal Court to be effective in fulfilling its mandate to achieve justice for the victims of atrocities. We look forward to future meetings and discussions with the Secretary General on shared priorities for the Commonwealth.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-29T12:48:13.687Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-29T12:48:13.687Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
539181
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-07-18more like thismore than 2016-07-18
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 Crimes against Humanity 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 consideration they have given to the imposition of sanctions and penalties on countries that host visits by those indicted for genocide or crimes against humanity such as Omar al Bashir, President of Sudan; and what discussions they have had with other signatories to the creation of the International Criminal Court about that issue. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1258 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-29more like thismore than 2016-07-29
answer text <p>The International Criminal Court (ICC) has an established procedure for dealing with instances of non-cooperation and reports regularly to the UN Security Council on this matter. We continue to follow closely developments in the ICC, including the level of States’ cooperation with the Court, and will consider further measures as appropriate.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-29T12:47:43.293Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-29T12:47:43.293Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
539182
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-07-18more like thismore than 2016-07-18
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 Crimes against Humanity 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 whether they plan to table a resolution for discussion at the UN Security Council drawing attention to the failure of member states to assist the International Criminal Court in bringing to justice those indicted for war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1259 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-08-01more like thismore than 2016-08-01
answer text <p>The International Criminal Court (ICC) has an established procedure for dealing with instances of non-cooperation and reports regularly to the UN Security Council on this matter. We continue to follow closely developments in the ICC, including the level of States’ cooperation with the Court, and will consider further measures as appropriate.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-08-01T14:13:21.003Zmore like thismore than 2016-08-01T14:13:21.003Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
539183
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-07-18more like thismore than 2016-07-18
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Red Arrows 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, further to the Written Answer by Earl Howe on 12 July (HL921), what changes the Red Arrows offered to make to their original programme; and what, if any, safety advice was received by the Red Arrows and from whom. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL1260 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-26more like thismore than 2016-07-26
answer text <p>The Red Arrows did not offer to make any changes to their original, approved routine or display sequence. However, they did liaise with the event organisers, who are responsible for mitigating risks to those on the ground and those in boats in the local estuary, on where best to locate the display. To avoid flying over anyone in the estuary, the Red Arrows were prepared to display over the sea.</p><p>The Red Arrows did not receive any safety advice specifically relating to a display at Fowey Regatta.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-26T15:25:57.71Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-26T15:25:57.71Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
539184
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-07-18more like thismore than 2016-07-18
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Ferries: Isle of Wight 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, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 6 May (HL7878), when the Marine and Coastguard Agency will institute a prosecution of those responsible for that incident. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL1261 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-21more like thismore than 2016-07-21
answer text <p>The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will not be instituting any prosecution following the collapse of the mezzanine deck on the ST HELEN ferry at Fishbourne, Isle of Wight.</p><p> </p><p>Before a prosecution is commenced the matter must pass the two stage test as outlined in the Code for Crown Prosecutors. The MCA has confirmed that it will not pass both stages and have decided that it would not be in the public interest to pursue this further at this time.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-21T13:38:15.62Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-21T13:38:15.62Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
539186
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-07-18more like thismore than 2016-07-18
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 Refugees: Families 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 British Red Cross report <i>Not So Straightforward</i> and its campaign to reunite refugee families, <i>Torn Apart</i>. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL1263 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-29more like thismore than 2016-07-29
answer text <p>We are reviewing our process for dealing with applications for refugee family reunion in consultation with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Ministry of Justice. We are working closely with the British Red Cross and are considering the recommendations made in the Not So Straightforward report in detail.</p><p>We have now improved our guidance on processing family reunion applications so that it is clear, consistent and accessible. We intend to publish this in the next few weeks. We have also committed to redesigning the application form to ensure that applicants better understand the process and what is required of them.</p><p>There are no plans to extend the family reunion criteria as called for in the British Red Cross Torn Apart campaign. The current family reunion policy meets our international obligations and strikes the right balance. Where family members cannot meet the requirements of the Immigration Rules, such as in the case of an 18 year old applying to join their refugee parents in the UK, we consider whether there are exceptional circumstances or compassionate reasons to justify granting entry clearance outside the Rules.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-29T12:14:11.29Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-29T12:14:11.29Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
539188
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-07-18more like thismore than 2016-07-18
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 Privy Council 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 was the size of the Privy Council on 13 July; and how many appointments had been made to it up to that date since 11 May 2010. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lexden more like this
uin HL1264 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-26more like thismore than 2016-07-26
answer text <p>The information is set out in the table below.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Date</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number of Privy Counsellors</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>13th July 2016</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>657</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Appointments since 11th May 2010</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>179</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-26T13:11:18.06Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-26T13:11:18.06Z
answering member
4330
label Biography information for Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen more like this
tabling member
4202
label Biography information for Lord Lexden more like this