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174852
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-01-20more like thismore than 2015-01-20
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 Forced Marriage 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 Bates on 9 January (HL3493), how many of the 1,302 cases identified for advice or support in 2013 were about British girls sent abroad to marry in that year. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale remove filter
uin HL4279 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-02-04more like thismore than 2015-02-04
answer text <p>The number of reported cases to the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) each year does not reflect the full scale of the abuse, as many more cases go unreported. 82% of the reported number of 2013 cases involved female victims. The FMU operates across the whole of the UK, where support is provided to any individual of any nationality. It also operates overseas where consular assistance is provided to British nationals, including dual nationals.</p><p>The data held by the FMU cannot specifically be broken down to identify cases for advice or support relating to British girls sent abroad. To provide more detailed information on the figures for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, would involve a disproportionate cost. We also have no plans to publish figures in this format in future years.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
grouped question UIN
HL4280 more like this
HL4281 more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-02-04T13:47:38.6Zmore like thismore than 2015-02-04T13:47:38.6Z
answering member
1091
label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
tabling member
4168
label Biography information for Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale more like this
174853
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-01-20more like thismore than 2015-01-20
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 Forced Marriage 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 Bates on 9 January (HL3493), whether the 1,302 cases of advice or support related to a possible forced marriage can be broken down into figures for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; and if not, whether they can be broken down in future years. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale remove filter
uin HL4280 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-02-04more like thismore than 2015-02-04
answer text <p>The number of reported cases to the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) each year does not reflect the full scale of the abuse, as many more cases go unreported. 82% of the reported number of 2013 cases involved female victims. The FMU operates across the whole of the UK, where support is provided to any individual of any nationality. It also operates overseas where consular assistance is provided to British nationals, including dual nationals.</p><p>The data held by the FMU cannot specifically be broken down to identify cases for advice or support relating to British girls sent abroad. To provide more detailed information on the figures for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, would involve a disproportionate cost. We also have no plans to publish figures in this format in future years.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
grouped question UIN
HL4279 more like this
HL4281 more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-02-04T13:47:38.733Zmore like thismore than 2015-02-04T13:47:38.733Z
answering member
1091
label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
tabling member
4168
label Biography information for Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale more like this
166842
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-12-01more like thismore than 2014-12-01
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 Armed Conflict: Sexual Offences 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 will next publish a report on progress in implementing the commitments agreed and announced by United Kingdom Ministers at the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict held in London in June. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale remove filter
uin HL3260 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-15more like thismore than 2014-12-15
answer text <p>The Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict had two primary objectives: to agree practical action to tackle impunity for the use of rape as a weapon of war, and to begin to shift global attitudes to these crimes. The Summit resulted in a number of practical outcomes and commitments, including the launch of the new International Protocol on the Documentation and Investigation of Sexual Violence in Conflict, various national action plans and strategies to address the issue, and the provision of additional support to survivors and organisations working with them. Our focus is now on implementing these outcomes.</p><p>The report from the Summit was published online on 10 December. It includes details of the commitments made at the Summit. We will continue to update Parliament on progress.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-15T16:40:09.66Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-15T16:40:09.66Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4168
label Biography information for Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale more like this
166843
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-12-01more like thismore than 2014-12-01
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Females: Equality 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 will next publish a report on progress in implementing the commitments agreed and announced by United Kingdom Ministers at the Girl Summit held in London in July. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale remove filter
uin HL3261 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-15more like thismore than 2014-12-15
answer text <p>The first annual progress report on commitments made at Girl Summit 2014 – including those announced by United Kingdom Ministers – will be issued in July 2015.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-15T14:10:20.857Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-15T14:10:20.857Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
4168
label Biography information for Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale more like this
166844
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-12-01more like thismore than 2014-12-01
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 Armed Conflict: Sexual Offences 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 had with the Scottish Government concerning implementing the commitments agreed and announced by United Kingdom Ministers at the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict held in London in June. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale remove filter
uin HL3262 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-10more like thismore than 2014-12-10
answer text <p>There have been no discussions between UK Ministers and the Scottish government about the implementation of commitments agreed and announced by UK Ministers at the June Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-10T14:11:45.093Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-10T14:11:45.093Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4168
label Biography information for Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale more like this
166845
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-12-01more like thismore than 2014-12-01
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 Females: Equality 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 had with the Scottish Government concerning implementing the commitments agreed and announced by United Kingdom Ministers at the Girl Summit held in London in July. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale remove filter
uin HL3263 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-17more like thismore than 2014-12-17
answer text <p>Scottish Ministers have been consulted on the implementation of the commitments agreed at the Girl Summit where they impact upon Scotland. This has included discussions on measures to strengthen law enforcement on female genital mutilation(FGM) with a particular focus on some of the legal barriers in cases of FGM.</p><p>As a result the Scottish Parliament's consent is being sought for the provisions on extra territorial jurisdiction in clause 67(2) of the Serious Crime Bill amending both the FGM Act 2003 and the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation (Scotland) Act 2005.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
grouped question UIN HL3265 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-17T17:43:41.863Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-17T17:43:41.863Z
answering member
1091
label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
tabling member
4168
label Biography information for Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale more like this
166846
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-12-01more like thismore than 2014-12-01
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 Exploitation 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 had with the Scottish Government concerning the relationship between the Modern Slavery Bill and the Human Trafficking and Exploitation Bill announced by the First Minister of Scotland on 26 November. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale remove filter
uin HL3264 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-17more like thismore than 2014-12-17
answer text <p>The UK Government works closely with all devolved administrations to ensure the UK delivers a coordinated response to modern slavery. The Scottish Government is represented on the Inter-Departmental Ministerial Group on Modern Slavery, which leads this work. We have worked closely with the Scottish Government on the development of the Scottish Trafficking and Exploitation Bill, as well as the development of the Modern Slavery Bill, to ensure that legislation across the UK is coherent and effective.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-17T17:17:17.377Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-17T17:17:17.377Z
answering member
1091
label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
tabling member
4168
label Biography information for Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale more like this
166847
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-12-01more like thismore than 2014-12-01
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 Female Genital Mutilation 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 had with the Scottish Government since the Girl Summit in July 2014 on the issue of prosecution for cases of female genital mutilation; and what specific actions have taken place as a result. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale remove filter
uin HL3265 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-17more like thismore than 2014-12-17
answer text <p>Scottish Ministers have been consulted on the implementation of the commitments agreed at the Girl Summit where they impact upon Scotland. This has included discussions on measures to strengthen law enforcement on female genital mutilation(FGM) with a particular focus on some of the legal barriers in cases of FGM.</p><p>As a result the Scottish Parliament's consent is being sought for the provisions on extra territorial jurisdiction in clause 67(2) of the Serious Crime Bill amending both the FGM Act 2003 and the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation (Scotland) Act 2005.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
grouped question UIN HL3263 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-17T17:43:42.053Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-17T17:43:42.053Z
answering member
1091
label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
tabling member
4168
label Biography information for Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale more like this
166643
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-11-27more like thismore than 2014-11-27
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 Guinea-Bissau 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 will continue to support the mandate of the United Nations Peacebuilding Mission in Guinea Bissau. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale remove filter
uin HL3234 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-04more like thismore than 2014-12-04
answer text The UK supported a three-month roll-over of the mandate of the UN’s Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS) at the UN Security Council last month. The UNIOGBIS presence in Guinea-Bissau is an asset to political dialogue, strengthening state institutions, supporting security sector reform and combating drug trafficking. We look forward to seeing the recommendations of the strategic assessment mission on reconfiguring the UNIOGBIS’s mandate that will be included in the Secretary-General’s report on Guinea-Bissau in January 2015. more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-04T16:13:07.073Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-04T16:13:07.073Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4168
label Biography information for Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale more like this
166644
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-11-27more like thismore than 2014-11-27
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 Guinea-Bissau 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 have assessed the success or otherwise of the current European Union External Action Service interventions in Guinea Bissau. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale remove filter
uin HL3235 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-04more like thismore than 2014-12-04
answer text <p>The UK welcomes the fact that the EU has been able to respond quickly to the positive evolution of the situation in Guinea-Bissau through the suspension of Article 96 measures and rapid agreement on a 20 million Euro State-Building contract. We hope that with further improvements on the ground, the Union will remain a close development partner of Guinea-Bissau through funds available in the 11th European Development Fund.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-04T16:15:50.22Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-04T16:15:50.22Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4168
label Biography information for Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale more like this