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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2016-06-06more like thismore than 2016-06-06
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading AWE more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the scale and frequency of human rights violations by Nigeria’s security forces in their actions against Boko Haram. more like this
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Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
star this property uin HL453 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2016-06-14
star this property answer text <p>There are credible reports that human rights violations have been committed by Nigerian security forces during its operations against Boko Haram. We welcome President Buhari’s commitment to overhaul the Nigerian armed force’s rules of engagement, to investigate credible allegations of human rights violations and to take appropriate action. We understand that there are a number of investigations currently underway. It is important that these investigations are comprehensive and credible, and we are monitoring these closely.</p><p> </p><p>We regularly stress to the Nigerian authorities the importance of protecting civilians in conflict and detention, and that, whilst we support their fight against terrorism, this fight should be in full compliance with human rights standards and international law. Any member of the Nigerian security forces found to have been involved in human rights violations must be held accountable.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
star this property grouped question UIN HL454 more like this
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less than 2016-06-14T14:49:19.52Zmore like thismore than 2016-06-14T14:49:19.52Z
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3474
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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3895
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
522903
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2016-06-06more like thismore than 2016-06-06
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading AWE more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the credibility of investigations conducted in Nigeria into allegations of human rights violations committed by the Nigerian security forces. more like this
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Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
star this property uin HL454 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2016-06-14
star this property answer text <p>There are credible reports that human rights violations have been committed by Nigerian security forces during its operations against Boko Haram. We welcome President Buhari’s commitment to overhaul the Nigerian armed force’s rules of engagement, to investigate credible allegations of human rights violations and to take appropriate action. We understand that there are a number of investigations currently underway. It is important that these investigations are comprehensive and credible, and we are monitoring these closely.</p><p> </p><p>We regularly stress to the Nigerian authorities the importance of protecting civilians in conflict and detention, and that, whilst we support their fight against terrorism, this fight should be in full compliance with human rights standards and international law. Any member of the Nigerian security forces found to have been involved in human rights violations must be held accountable.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
star this property grouped question UIN HL453 more like this
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less than 2016-06-14T14:49:19.57Zmore like thismore than 2016-06-14T14:49:19.57Z
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3474
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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3895
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
515509
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2016-04-25more like thismore than 2016-04-25
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Abdullah Habib more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they are making to the government of Oman following the arrest and detention on 15 April of Mr Abdullah Habib. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
star this property uin HL7889 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2016-05-04more like thismore than 2016-05-04
star this property answer text <p>We are aware of Abdullah Habib’s case and have raised concerns about freedom of expression, assembly and association with the Omani government, including at Oman’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in November last year. As a result of its previous UPR, Oman welcomed the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association to visit Oman, the first Middle Eastern country to do so.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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less than 2016-05-04T14:03:58.137Zmore like thismore than 2016-05-04T14:03:58.137Z
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3474
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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2018
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
516385
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2016-04-27more like thismore than 2016-04-27
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Abdullah Öcalan more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will discuss with the government of Turkey the early release of Abdullah Öcalan, in the light of his long solitary imprisonment, so as to assist the resumption of peace negotiations. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
star this property uin HL8023 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2016-05-10more like thismore than 2016-05-10
star this property answer text <p>We have no plans to discuss this particular case with the Government of Turkey. Abdullah Öcalan is the leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, a terrorist organisation proscribed in the UK that has killed over 350 people in violent attacks since July 2015. We have supported the peace process initiated by the Turkish government and hope the process can be restarted soon.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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less than 2016-05-10T13:42:30.253Zmore like thismore than 2016-05-10T13:42:30.253Z
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3474
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
star this property tabling member
2018
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
513899
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2016-04-19more like thismore than 2016-04-19
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Afghanistan: Taliban more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking in response to the Taliban's recent announcement of a spring offensive and warnings of large-scale attacks in Afghanistan. more like this
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The Marquess of Lothian more like this
star this property uin HL7773 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2016-04-27more like thismore than 2016-04-27
star this property answer text <p>The Taliban’s announcement of a spring offensive is consistent with the insurgency’s pattern of activity and was anticipated by the Afghan authorities. The UK is an integral part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's Resolute Support Mission (RSM), which is working to train, assist and advise the Afghan National Security and Defence Forces to meet the challenge posed by an enduring insurgency. Working in close cooperation with the Afghan authorities and RSM, the UK keeps its security under constant review.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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less than 2016-04-27T15:17:10.113Zmore like thismore than 2016-04-27T15:17:10.113Z
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3474
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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259
unstar this property label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
470618
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2016-03-14more like thisremove minimum value filter
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Africa: Breast Ironing more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the current increase in girls suffering "breast ironing" in Western and Central Africa, and especially in southern Cameroon. more like this
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Lord Quirk more like this
star this property uin HL6964 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2016-03-30more like thismore than 2016-03-30
star this property answer text <p>The British Government is aware of the harmful practice of breast ironing in some Commonwealth and other African countries. There is little reliable data on the number of girls suffering this form of abuse, but we strongly condemn violence against women and girls in all its forms.</p><p>The Government places gender equality at the heart of our bilateral development programming and works through diplomatic and development channels to tackle the causes and drivers of violence against women and girls as a matter of priority. The manifestations of violence may change but it is critical to address the structural causes of violence, including harmful beliefs and attitudes.</p><p>In Cameroon, Kenya and Nigeria we are continuing to engage with governments and local communities to support the rights of women and girls, including ending harmful practices which constitute violence against women and girls. In Cameroon our High Commission has been working closely with the Minister of Women’s Empowerment and the Family on campaigns in coordination with local religious leaders, to raise awareness and support community-led change to end the harmful practice of breast ironing.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
star this property grouped question UIN HL6965 more like this
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less than 2016-03-30T15:27:43.377Zmore like thismore than 2016-03-30T15:27:43.377Z
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3474
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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3254
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Quirk more like this
470619
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2016-03-14more like thisremove minimum value filter
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Africa: Breast Ironing more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they are aware of the practice of "breast ironing" in Commonwealth countries of Africa, including Kenya and the Benin State of Nigeria, and if so, whether they have raised that issue with the governments concerned. more like this
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Lord Quirk more like this
star this property uin HL6965 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2016-03-30more like thismore than 2016-03-30
star this property answer text <p>The British Government is aware of the harmful practice of breast ironing in some Commonwealth and other African countries. There is little reliable data on the number of girls suffering this form of abuse, but we strongly condemn violence against women and girls in all its forms.</p><p>The Government places gender equality at the heart of our bilateral development programming and works through diplomatic and development channels to tackle the causes and drivers of violence against women and girls as a matter of priority. The manifestations of violence may change but it is critical to address the structural causes of violence, including harmful beliefs and attitudes.</p><p>In Cameroon, Kenya and Nigeria we are continuing to engage with governments and local communities to support the rights of women and girls, including ending harmful practices which constitute violence against women and girls. In Cameroon our High Commission has been working closely with the Minister of Women’s Empowerment and the Family on campaigns in coordination with local religious leaders, to raise awareness and support community-led change to end the harmful practice of breast ironing.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
star this property grouped question UIN HL6964 more like this
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less than 2016-03-30T15:27:43.487Zmore like thismore than 2016-03-30T15:27:43.487Z
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3474
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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3254
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Quirk more like this
483309
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2016-03-21more like thismore than 2016-03-21
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Africa: Breast Ironing more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether any of their projects in Cameroon, Nigeria or South Africa protect young girls from breast ironing. more like this
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Baroness Tonge more like this
star this property uin HL7233 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2016-04-05more like thismore than 2016-04-05
star this property answer text <p>The Government is concerned about the harmful practice of breast ironing in some Commonwealth and other African countries. Whilst there is little data on the number of girls suffering from this abuse, we have, for example, worked with the government and religious leaders in Cameroon on campaigns to raise awareness and to support community-led efforts to end breast ironing.</p><p>The Government condemns violence against women and girls in all its forms and places gender equality at the heart of our bilateral development programming. In Nigeria we are investing over £40 million to change harmful social norms towards women and girls, and to protect women and girls against violence. I raised these issues with the Government of Nigeria during my visit to the country in February. Baroness Verma, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Department for International Development (DfID), discussed gender-based violence in South Africa in October 2015, including DfID’s support to the re-establishment of South Africa’s Sexual Offences Courts and its work with the African Prosecutor’s Association on research into preventing violence against women.</p><p>The manifestations of violence against women and girls may change but it is critical to address the structural causes of violence, including harmful beliefs and attitudes. We shall continue to work through diplomatic and development channels to engage with governments and local communities in Africa and beyond, to support the rights of women and girls, including ending harmful practices which constitute violence.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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HL7232 more like this
HL7234 more like this
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less than 2016-04-05T13:06:39.583Zmore like thismore than 2016-04-05T13:06:39.583Z
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3474
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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200
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
518771
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2016-05-18more like thismore than 2016-05-18
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Airbus SAS more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they plan to take, in the light of the recent deaths caused by the electricity crisis in Gaza, to (1) initiate discussions with other EU member states to end import restrictions, (2) assess the humanitarian situation first-hand, and (3) put forward a plan of action to rehouse citizens of Gaza who are forced to move owing to pollution. more like this
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Baroness Tonge more like this
star this property uin HL65 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2016-05-27more like thismore than 2016-05-27
star this property answer text <p>We are concerned by the electricity shortage in Gaza and the serious impact it is having on the humanitarian situation. We, and the EU, regularly raise Gaza’s energy and the need to ease movement and access restrictions with the Israeli authorities. Our staff who visit and work in Gaza assess the humanitarian situation frequently. We have not put forward a plan rehouse citizens of Gaza who are forced to move owing to pollution.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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less than 2016-05-27T10:50:13.517Zmore like thismore than 2016-05-27T10:50:13.517Z
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3474
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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200
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
479308
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2016-03-16more like thismore than 2016-03-16
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Ali Mohammed al-Nimr more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what recent representations they have made to the government of Saudi Arabia in the case of the death sentence by crucifixion of Ali al-Numr. more like this
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The Marquess of Lothian more like this
star this property uin HL7083 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2016-03-22more like thismore than 2016-03-22
star this property answer text <p>The British Government is very concerned about the case of Ali al-Nimr, and has raised this case with the Saudi Arabian authorities, most recently on 12 March, at a very senior level. Our expectation remains that he will not be executed.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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less than 2016-03-22T17:37:04.597Zmore like thismore than 2016-03-22T17:37:04.597Z
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3474
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this