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	registered interest
	date	06/11/2014
	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	Africa
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to use the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund to provide increased counter-terrorism support to North and West African regional governments; and whether they plan to use that Fund to increase their information-gathering and early warning capabilities in those countries in the region which they have assessed present less of a threat to the United Kingdom.
	tabling member printed	Lord Chidgey
	uin	HL2714
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text <p>The Conflict, Stability and Security Fund is one part of a broader approach to UK prioritisation in fragile states, governed by the National Security Council. With the National Security Council at the core, the Government has been making strategic decisions for the most effective use of limited departmental resources. The resource allocation process is still ongoing. Once this is concluded, Parliament will be informed of the allocations outcomes, and I will ensure that the Noble Lord is provided with this information.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns grouped question UIN HL2713 question first answered 17/11/2014 16:41:09 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	50 label Biography information for Lord Chidgey

100606

	registered interest
	date	23/10/2014
	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	Azerbaijan
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to send observers to the imminent trials in Azerbaijan of (1) Mr Arif and Ms Leyla Yunus of the Peace and Democracy Institute, (2) Mr Intigam Aliyev, and (3) Mr Rasul Jafarov; and whether they will propose that their trials are fully covered by European Union diplomats.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	uin	HL2337
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2014 answer text <p>The British Government has publicly expressed its concern surrounding the arrests of Mr Arif and Ms Leyla Yunus and Mr Rasul Jafarav amongst others, and supports the EU statement of 14 August 2014 regarding the recent deterioration of the human rights situation in Azerbaijan. As has been the case in recent high profile trials, the British Government expects to make representation in coordination with its EU partners.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 05/11/2014 15:49:52 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

105746

	registered interest
	date	03/11/2014
	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	Bahrain
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Bahrain about the deprivation of citizenship of 49 of that country's nationals; and what effect the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s "comprehensive package of reform assistance [to Bahrain], with a focus on strengthening human rights and the rule of law", as set out in their country case study, has had on the state of Bahrain’s law on citizenship.
	tabling member printed	Lord Avebury
	uin	HL2563
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/11/2014 answer text <p>We have raised with the Government of Bahrain the decision to withdraw citizenship from 31 individuals in 2012 and are aware of a number of new cases since then. We encouraged the authorities to conduct full investigations into any of those accused of crimes and ensure that individuals are given a right of appeal against citizenship deprivation decisions. The UK provides technical assistance to Bahrain and share best practice on the criminal justice system. These programmes aim to help with implementing the recommendations of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry and UN Universal Periodic Review. In addition to this technical assistance, we engage politically with the Government of Bahrain at the highest levels on areas of concern – including encouraging Bahrain to ensure that international norms of justice are adhered to in every case.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 11/11/2014 16:02:11 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	1665 label Biography information for Lord Avebury

114484

	registered interest
	date	05/11/2014
	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	Bangladesh
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the effect on political stability in Bangladesh of the death sentence passed by the International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh on two opposition politicians there; what representations they have made to the government of Bangladesh about the sentence; and whether they will make representations about the power of the International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh to pass death sentences.
	tabling member printed	Lord Ahmed
	uin	HL2669
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2014 answer text <p>The UK supports Bangladesh’s efforts to bring to justice those accused of atrocities committed during the 1971 War of Independence. However we have also made clear that it is essential that the International Crimes Tribunal meet international fair trials standards, including during Bangladesh’s 2nd Universal Periodic Review at the UN Human Rights Council on 29 April 2013. We have also made clear to the Government of Bangladesh our strong opposition to the use of the death penalty in all circumstances.</p><p> </p><p>Our High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Robert Gibson, along with other EU Heads of Mission resident in Bangladesh, signed a joint public letter on 9 October reiterating our position on the death penalty, and calling on Bangladesh to abolish the practice. Our High Commissioner has also raised the most recent judgements with senior members of the Government of Bangladesh and the Awami League. We will continue to remind the Government of Bangladesh of our opposition to the use of the death penalty in any circumstances, at every suitable opportunity.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to monitor political stability in Bangladesh.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 17/11/2014 14:38:23 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	3470 label Biography information for Lord Ahmed

101729

	registered interest
	date	30/10/2014
	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	Burkina Faso
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the decision of the President of Burkina Faso to amend the country’s constitution to permit him to seek a third term in office.
	tabling member printed	Lord Chidgey
	uin	HL2538
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2014 answer text <p>The decision by President Compaoré to attempt to amend the constitution has proved disastrous for democracy in Burkina Faso. The UK and our international partners had cautioned President Compaoré against seeking a third term, highlighting the potential risks that taking such action would pose. In the event, the demonstrations resulted in President Compaoré being swept from power and an interim military government being installed.</p><p>We now call on the Burkinabe military and security forces to move swiftly to restore a democratically elected civilian government in Burkina Faso. We urge all parts of society to work calmly and collaboratively in this endeavour. We also support the efforts of the African Union, the Economic Community Of West African States and the UN to bring this crisis to a swift and peaceful resolution.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 06/11/2014 14:39:51 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	50 label Biography information for Lord Chidgey

101730

	registered interest
	date	30/10/2014
	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	Burkina Faso
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what work the United Kingdom Special Envoy has undertaken in Burkina Faso since being appointed to the post.
	tabling member printed	Lord Chidgey
	uin	HL2539
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2014 answer text <p>Since being appointed in October 2012, the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for the Sahel has devoted much of his time to helping to resolve the crisis in Mali. He has visited most countries in the North and West Africa region, but has not yet visited Burkina Faso in his current role. The then Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Department for International Development, the right Hon. member for Hornsey and Wood Green (Lynne Featherstone), visited Burkina Faso in February 2014.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 06/11/2014 14:27:17 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	50 label Biography information for Lord Chidgey

101731

	registered interest
	date	30/10/2014
	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	Burkina Faso
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the risks of (1) domestic, and (2) regional, destabilisation as a result of current political events in Burkina Faso.
	tabling member printed	Lord Chidgey
	uin	HL2540
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2014 answer text <p>The UK and our international partners cautioned President Compaoré against amending the constitution ahead of the elections in 2015, highlighting the risks that such a course of action would pose. We have seen these consequences manifest themselves:</p><p>1) Domestically, demonstrations have seen President Compaoré swept from power, the constitution suspended and a military government installed. We now urge the interim authorities to work with all parties to bring about a swift return of civilian democratic governance.</p><p>2) Prolonged instability in Burkina Faso could have a wider impact given the underlying security and development challenges in the region. Therefore, we support the efforts of the African Union and the Economic Community Of West African States, alongside the UN, to bring about a resolution to the crisis.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 06/11/2014 14:27:40 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	50 label Biography information for Lord Chidgey

101751

	registered interest
	date	30/10/2014
	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	Burkina Faso
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the political situation in Burkina Faso.
	tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
	uin	HL2560
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2014 answer text <p>We are deeply concerned by the violence and uncertainty in Burkina Faso, caused by President Blaise Compaoré’s attempt to change the constitution in order to seek a third term, and the subsequent installation of a military government.</p><p>We call on the Burkinabe military authorities to work swiftly with all parts of society to restore a democratically elected civilian government in Burkina Faso. We also support the efforts of the African Union, the Economic Community Of West African States and the UN to bring this crisis to a swift and peaceful resolution.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 06/11/2014 14:28:46 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

99984

	registered interest
	date	20/10/2014
	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	China
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether any discussions have been held with the Ambassador of the Peoples' Republic of China concerning the findings of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry, especially on the issue of the forcible repatriation of North Korean refugees and the Peoples' Republic of China's obligation under the United Nations Convention relating to the status of refugees.
	tabling member printed	Lord Eames
	uin	HL2199
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2014 answer text <p>Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) officials raised concerns on the forcible repatriation of refugees with the Chinese Embassy in London on 13 August 2014. FCO officials also raised this issue and the findings of the UN Commission of Inquiry during the UK-China Human Rights Dialogue on 19-20 May 2014, which representatives from the Chinese Embassy in London attended. The Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for East Devon (Mr Swire), raised the issue with the Chinese Permanent Representative in Geneva on 18 June.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 29/10/2014 15:35:22 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	2793 label Biography information for Lord Eames

99985

	registered interest
	date	20/10/2014
	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	China
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have raised concerns with the Peoples' Republic of China concerning its compliance in the treatment of North Korean refugees within Chinese territory with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the United Nations Convention against torture and other cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment.
	tabling member printed	Lord Eames
	uin	HL2200
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2014 answer text <p>The Government regularly raises with China the treatment of North Korean refugees. We have made clear that people who have escaped from North Korea are entitled to protection under the International Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (1951) and the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees (1967). We have also made clear that the Chinese government should allow people from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea safe passage to resettlement in third countries; and we encourage the Chinese government to work with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to facilitate this. We expect China, like all countries, to comply fully with its obligations under international human rights conventions. The Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for East Devon (Mr Swire), raised these issues with the Chinese Permanent Representative in Geneva in June 2014.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 29/10/2014 15:34:48 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	tabling member	2793 label Biography information for Lord Eames