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1695941
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unstar this property date less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Jimmy Lai more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the call made by the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture on 8 March that Hong Kong and China investigate the admission of evidence allegedly obtained by torture in the trial of Jimmy Lai, and (2) the statement by Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC that evidence which appears to have been procured by torture may be used in proceedings against Jimmy Lai. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
star this property uin HL3226 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-28more like thismore than 2024-03-28
star this property answer text <p>On 8 March the UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative, UK Mission to the World Trade Organization (WTO), UN and Other International Organisations (Geneva) highlighted the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture's comments and noted the allegation that some evidence to be used to prosecute Jimmy Lai had been obtained through the torture of Andy Li. Article 15 of the Convention against Torture, which China has ratified, prohibits the use of statements established to have been made as a result of torture in court proceedings. We are clear that no evidence gained via torture can be valid evidence.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-28T12:59:16.92Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-28T12:59:16.92Z
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4210
star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1695943
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unstar this property date less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Hong Kong: Human Rights more like this
unstar 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 His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the alignment of the proposed Article 23 legislation in Hong Kong with the Sino-British Joint Declaration, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and other international laws and standards; and what assessment they have made of the potential impact of the legislation on British National (Overseas) visa holders, in particular the six exiled Hong Kongers in the UK with arrest warrants and HK$1 million bounties who might be considered “absconders” under the new security legislation. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
star this property uin HL3228 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-28more like thismore than 2024-03-28
star this property answer text <p>Hong Kong is required to ensure that national security legislation complies with international standards and upholds rights and freedoms, as set out in the Joint Declaration, the Basic Law, and international law. The future application of the new Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, implemented under Article 23 of Hong Kong's Basic Law, enacted on 23 March is likely incompatible with international human rights law and will have a negative impact on the people of Hong Kong in the exercise of their rights and freedoms. That is why the Foreign Secretary on 19 March urged the Hong Kong authorities to respect rights and freedoms and act in accordance with its international commitments and legal obligations. As the Foreign Secretary said on 14 December 2023, we will not tolerate any attempt by any foreign power to intimidate, harass or harm individuals or communities in the UK.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-28T13:02:46.757Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-28T13:02:46.757Z
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4210
star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1695982
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unstar this property date less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
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star this property hansard heading Zionism more like this
unstar 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 His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the papers Zionism and its influence in USA and Western Europe (FCO 17/1763) and Influence of the Zionist lobby in the United States and Western Europe (FCO 51/297); who their authors were; whether any UK diplomats provided evidence or any members of the Government were involved in commissioning them; whether they will place copies of them in the Library of the House; and what assessment they have made of whether these papers are anti-Semitic. more like this
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Lord Triesman more like this
star this property uin HL3267 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-27more like thismore than 2024-03-27
star this property answer text <p>The full unredacted papers dating from 1972 and 1973 are held at The National Archives under file references FCO 17/1763 and FCO 51/297. They were transferred to The National Archives under the terms of the Public Records Act and are publicly available to be viewed.</p><p>Antisemitism is evil and has absolutely no place in our - or any - society. In March 2024 the UK took on the presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for one year, which comes ahead of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and the 25th anniversary of the Stockholm Declaration on Holocaust remembrance in January 2025.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-27T16:39:33.163Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-27T16:39:33.163Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Triesman more like this
1695971
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unstar this property date less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Haiti: Politics and Government more like this
unstar 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 His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the political and security situation in Haiti; and what action they are taking with international partners to help stabilise the country and end the violence there. more like this
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The Marquess of Lothian more like this
star this property uin HL3256 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-27more like thismore than 2024-03-27
star this property answer text <p>The UK remains committed to supporting a Haitian-led political solution to the escalating violence in Haiti and supporting the efforts of Caribbean partners to achieve a return to security and stability. The UK government assists Haiti through our financial contributions to UN agencies and the World Bank.</p><p>Ensuring the safety and security of people in the neighbouring UK overseas territory of Turks and Caicos Islands is vital and the UK government has increased its support for the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) to secure their borders. Minister Rutley, as Minister for the Caribbean, attended the Caribbean Heads of Government meeting (CARICOM) in Guyana on 26 February and heard their concerns on the security situation in Haiti.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-27T17:05:22.607Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-27T17:05:22.607Z
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4210
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unstar this property label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
1695950
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unstar this property date less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Saudi Arabia: Women more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Saudi Arabia regarding the release of imprisoned women activists in that country, particularly (1) Manahel al-Otaibi, and (2) Salma al-Shehab. more like this
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Baroness Cox more like this
star this property uin HL3235 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-27more like thismore than 2024-03-27
star this property answer text <p>We have raised the continued detention of individuals for expressing their political views, including women and women's rights defenders, with the Saudi government. The FCDO is closely monitoring both Manahel al-Otaibi and Salma al-Shehab's cases, and the British Embassy in Riyadh will continue to attempt to attend trials where possible. I, Minister for the Middle East, regularly raise individual freedom of expression cases with the Saudi authorities, including as recently as 31 January with the President of the Saudi Human Rights Commission. Saudi Arabia remains a FCDO human rights priority country, in part due to continued restrictions on freedom of expression.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-27T17:00:14.157Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-27T17:00:14.157Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Cox more like this
1695970
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unstar this property date less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Kashmir: Politics and Government more like this
unstar 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 His Majesty's Government whether the Prime Minister discussed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir with the Prime Minister of India before or since the Prime Minister of India’s visit there on 7 March, including when he expects the regional polls ordered by the Supreme Court of India to take place. more like this
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The Marquess of Lothian more like this
star this property uin HL3255 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 2024-03-27more like thismore than 2024-03-27
star this property answer text <p>The Prime Minister spoke with Prime Minister Modi on 12 March. Although the situation in Jammu and Kashmir was not discussed, the UK's long-standing position remains that it is for India and Pakistan to find a lasting political resolution on Kashmir, taking into account the wishes of Kashmiri people. Elections in Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir are a matter for the Government of India.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-27T16:39:50.603Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-27T16:39:50.603Z
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4210
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259
unstar this property label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
1695966
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unstar this property date less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Israel: Arms Trade more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have raised with the government of the United States the number of weapons packages to Israel it has approved since October 2023; and whether these include (1) precision-guided munitions, (2) small-diameter bombs, (3) bunker busters, (4) small arms, and (5) other lethal aid. more like this
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The Marquess of Lothian more like this
star this property uin HL3251 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-28more like thismore than 2024-03-28
star this property answer text <p>The US has its own domestic export licensing criteria and processes. We have been clear that all parties to the conflict in Gaza must respect International Humanitarian Law and protect civilians. We have regular engagement with our allies, included the US, on the conflict.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-28T13:01:36.89Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-28T13:01:36.89Z
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4210
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259
unstar this property label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
1695944
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unstar this property date less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Hong Kong: Pensions more like this
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25277
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will take steps to impose sanctions on Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee for his role in the development of the proposed Article 23 legislation in Hong Kong; and whether they will make representations to HSBC and Standard Chartered to allow Hong Kongers to access to their Mandatory Provident Fund. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
star this property uin HL3229 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 2024-03-28more like thismore than 2024-03-28
star this property answer text <p>The Government is aware that individuals who have chosen to take up the British Nationals (Overseas) Visa (BN(O)) route are having difficulties in accessing their pensions held in the Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Funds (MPF). Financial institutions operating in Hong Kong do so within a strict legal and regulatory framework. British officials in Hong Kong have raised this directly with the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong MPF Schemes Authority and will continue to do so. We have also raised the issue with trustee HSBC directly. We will continue to urge the Hong Kong authorities and all relevant bodies to facilitate early drawdown of funds as is the case for other Hong Kong residents who move overseas permanently. We continue to keep sanctions designations under review. It would not be appropriate to speculate about future sanctions measures as to do so could reduce their impact.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-28T13:03:43.5Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-28T13:03:43.5Z
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4210
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1695543
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unstar this property date less than 2024-03-12more like thismore than 2024-03-12
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Ukraine: Reconstruction more like this
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25277
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the wide range of estimates for the reconstruction of Ukraine; what action they have taken to confiscate Russian assets to contribute to reconstruction costs; and what estimate they have made of the value of those assets. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
star this property uin HL3193 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-26more like thismore than 2024-03-26
star this property answer text <p>As the Government has made very clear in parliament and through collective statements at the G7, Russia should pay for the damage it has caused. The World Bank calculates total recovery and reconstruction needs at $486 billion. The UK will remain a credible partner on this by assuring ourselves of the safety, robustness and legality of any proposal to make use of Russian assets to support Ukraine. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine between February 2022 and October 2023, cumulatively £22.7 billion of Russian assets have been reported frozen due to UK financial sanctions regulations.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-26T17:41:20.517Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-26T17:41:20.517Z
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4210
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1695546
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unstar this property date less than 2024-03-12more like thismore than 2024-03-12
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Ukraine: Crimes of Aggression more like this
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25277
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure the establishment of an International Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression, and what assessment they have made of the ways that Tribunal’s processes for ensuring that victims of the Crime of Aggression in Ukraine are able to access justice and reparations. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
star this property uin HL3196 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-27more like thismore than 2024-03-27
star this property answer text <p>The United Kingdom is a member of the Core Group established by Ukraine to explore options for a tribunal for the crime of aggression. We continue to engage proactively in discussions within the group, including on the form that any tribunal might take.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-27T17:03:15.22Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-27T17:03:15.22Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this