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star this property date less than 2021-04-20more like thismore than 2021-04-20
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Jonathan Taylor more like this
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star this property question text What diplomatic steps he is taking to secure the release of whistleblower Jonathan Taylor from detention in Croatia. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Thirsk and Malton more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2021-04-20more like thismore than 2021-04-20
unstar this property answer text <p>We are providing ongoing support to Mr Taylor. Consular staff are in regular contact with him and continue to seek updates on his case from the Croatian courts.</p><p>Our priority is Mr Taylor’s welfare and fair treatment, including the assurances of fair treatment which we have received from the Croatian and Monegasque authorities.</p><p>The FCDO cannot interfere to secure Mr Taylor’s release. In accordance with the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, we must exercise our consular functions in foreign States in accordance with local laws and regulations and refrain from interfering in their internal affairs, which includes their judicial processes.</p><p>In December 2020 the British Ambassador in Zagreb met Mr Taylor to discuss his concerns and explain how the FCDO could assist him. The Acting Deputy Head of Mission spoke to Mr Taylor on 10 March, and the Ambassador spoke to him again on 16 April. The FCDO’s Consular Director spoke to Mrs Taylor on 14 April.</p><p>The FCDO can, and does, raise concerns about individuals with other countries. I spoke to the Monegasque Foreign Secretary and the Croatian Secretary of State for European Affairs on 13 November 2020 and sought assurances that both authorities would treat Mr Taylor fairly.</p><p>I specifically asked for Mr Taylor to be treated in accordance with Croatia’s obligations as a State Party to the Council of Europe Criminal Law Convention on Corruption.</p><p>Monaco has provided assurances directly to Croatia since I raised Mr Taylor’s case.</p><p>On 12 and 13 April, our Ambassador spoke to the Croatian authorities to understand the latest timelines for court action and to reiterate the importance of fair treatment.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
star this property answering member printed Wendy Morton more like this
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less than 2021-04-20T15:51:05.433Zmore like thismore than 2021-04-20T15:51:05.433Z
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star this property label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-04-22more like thismore than 2021-04-22
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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
unstar this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Jonathan Taylor more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to the Croatian authorities on the case of Mr Jonathan Taylor who has been detained in that country since his arrest for alleged bribery or corruption. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Thirsk and Malton more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2021-04-27more like thismore than 2021-04-27
unstar this property answer text <p>We are providing ongoing support to Mr Taylor. Consular staff are in regular contact with him and continue to seek updates on his case from the Croatian courts. As set out in the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, we cannot interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, or bypass their laws, just as we would not accept similar interference here. As part of our consular assistance to British nationals overseas we can raise concerns about individuals on diplomatic channels. I spoke to the Monegasque Foreign Secretary and the Croatian State Secretary for European Affairs on 13 November 2020 and sought assurances that both authorities would treat Mr Taylor fairly. On 22 April, I spoke again to the Croatian State Secretary for European Affairs who reiterated those assurances and noted the significant level of ministerial and parliamentary interest in Mr Taylor's case.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
star this property answering member printed Wendy Morton more like this
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less than 2021-04-27T07:40:32.607Zmore like thismore than 2021-04-27T07:40:32.607Z
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star this property label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-05-20more like thismore than 2021-05-20
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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
unstar this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Jonathan Taylor more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK whistleblower Jonathan Taylor's (a) application to appeal the extradition ruling being refused by the Supreme Court in Croatia and (b) detention of more than ten months in Croatia, whether he has had discussions with his Monegasque counterparts on alternative ways of proceeding regarding Mr Taylor's situation. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Thirsk and Malton more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2021-05-26more like thismore than 2021-05-26
unstar this property answer text <p>The UK has raised Mr Taylor's case. I spoke to the Monegasque Foreign Minister and the Croatian Secretary of State for European Affairs on 13 November and sought assurances that both authorities would treat Mr Taylor fairly and give full consideration to the whistle-blowing activities Mr Taylor has reported. Monaco provided direct assurances to Croatia in January. On 12 and 13 April, our Ambassador in Croatia spoke to the Croatian authorities to understand the latest timelines for court action and to reiterate the importance of fair treatment.</p><p>On 22 April, I spoke again to the Croatian State Secretary for European Affairs and reiterated the assurances made in November.</p><p>Consular officials are in regular contact with the Croatian courts to ensure that we understand the process being followed.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
star this property answering member printed Wendy Morton more like this
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less than 2021-05-26T16:15:54.35Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-26T16:15:54.35Z
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star this property label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-01-20more like thismore than 2021-01-20
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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
unstar this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Jonathan Taylor more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to reports that the arrest warrant has been withdrawn in relation to whistleblower Jonathan Taylor, whether he has had discussions with the Monegasque Authorities on the status of relevant extradition proceedings. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Thirsk and Malton more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2021-01-25more like thismore than 2021-01-25
unstar this property answer text <p>The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office were informed on 23 December 2020 that Monaco has not withdrawn its extradition request for Jonathan Taylor. I raised Mr Taylor's case in a call with the Monegasque Foreign Minister and sought assurances that they are giving full consideration to what protections Mr Taylor should be provided with as a whistle-blower and the need for a fair trial. Our Embassy in Paris has also raised Mr Taylor's case on with the Monegasque embassy in Paris.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
star this property answering member printed Wendy Morton more like this
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less than 2021-01-25T11:20:07.95Zmore like thismore than 2021-01-25T11:20:07.95Z
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star this property label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-01-21more like thismore than 2021-01-21
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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
unstar this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Jonathan Taylor more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent representations he has received on extradition proceedings against whistleblower Jonathan Taylor in the Croatian courts. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Thirsk and Malton more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2021-01-26more like thismore than 2021-01-26
unstar this property answer text <p>On 3 September, the Croatian First Instance court issued its decision to extradite Mr Taylor to Monaco. On 5 January, FCDO consular officials were informed that the Croatian court have received a guarantee from authorities in Monaco that Mr Taylor's trial will be fair, and his human rights will not be violated. Our embassy in Zagreb is closely following developments in the proceedings against Mr Taylor, and consular officials are regularly in contact with Mr Taylor himself to offer any support we can. The ambassador in Zagreb met with Mr Taylor just before Christmas.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
star this property answering member printed Wendy Morton more like this
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less than 2021-01-26T18:10:25Zmore like thismore than 2021-01-26T18:10:25Z
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star this property label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
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star this property answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
star this property answering member printed Wendy Morton more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-11-18more like thismore than 2020-11-18
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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
unstar this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Drug Resistance: Antimicrobials more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the implications of the widening diagnostic gap for tuberculosis and other infectious diseases on efforts to curb antimicrobial resistance. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Thirsk and Malton more like this
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star this property uin 117297 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2020-11-24more like thismore than 2020-11-24
unstar this property answer text <p>It is still too early to establish the impact of COVID-19 on the spread of antimicrobial resistance. The UK is supporting countries to respond to the pandemic, maintain essential health services, including diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases like TB, and to strengthen health systems to combat antimicrobial resistance. This includes our investments in WHO, Global Fund and Gavi as well as bilateral support to country health systems.</p><p>The FCDO funds research programmes to promote the development of new diagnostics, medicines and vaccines. For TB and multidrug-resistant-TB, this includes our support to the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND). With our support, FIND have developed five new diagnostic tests for TB, now approved by WHO and being rolled out in over 27 countries. FCDO also funds UNITAID, which aims to triple access to rapid testing for MDR-TB, and to reduce MDR-TB drug prices.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
star this property answering member printed Wendy Morton more like this
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less than 2020-11-24T11:03:34.173Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-24T11:03:34.173Z
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star this property label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-06-04more like thismore than 2021-06-04
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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
unstar this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Jonathan Taylor more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to the Croatian justice minister, Ivan Malenica, on halting the extradition of the UK whistleblower, Jonathan Taylor to Monaco. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Thirsk and Malton more like this
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star this property uin 10510 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2021-06-09more like thismore than 2021-06-09
unstar this property answer text <p>It is for Croatia to determine whether Mr Taylor should be extradited to Monaco, and for Monaco to investigate allegations of attempted extortion. In accordance with the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, we are compelled both to exercise our consular functions in foreign States in accordance with local laws and regulations and to refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of foreign States.</p><p>On 12 and 13 April, our Ambassador in Croatia spoke to the Croatian authorities to understand the latest timelines for court action and to reiterate the importance of fair treatment.</p><p>I have raised Mr Taylor's case with the Croatian Secretary of State for European Affairs, multiple times, most recently during my visit to Zagreb on 8 June.</p><p>Consular officials are in regular contact with the Croatian courts to ensure that we understand the process being followed.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
star this property answering member printed Wendy Morton more like this
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less than 2021-06-09T13:22:48.247Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-09T13:22:48.247Z
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star this property label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-06-04more like thismore than 2021-06-04
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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
unstar this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Jonathan Taylor more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to the Government of Croatia on halting the extradition to Monaco of UK whistleblower, Jonathan Taylor, in the context of concerns expressed by international human rights and whistleblowing experts that that extradition is an abuse of process and in breach of Mr Taylor’s human rights. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Thirsk and Malton more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2021-06-09more like thismore than 2021-06-09
unstar this property answer text <p>I spoke to the Monegasque Foreign Minister and the Croatian Secretary of State for European Affairs on 13 November 2020 and sought assurances that both authorities would treat Mr Taylor fairly and give full consideration to the whistle-blowing activities Mr Taylor has reported. Both Croatia and Monaco have provided those assurances. On 12 and 13 April, our Ambassador in Croatia spoke to the Croatian authorities to reiterate the importance of fair treatment. I have continued to raise Mr Taylor's case with the Croatian Secretary of State for European Affairs, so that they are aware of our concerns, most recently during my visit to Zagreb on 8 June. Consular officials in Croatia are in regular contact with Mr Taylor. Mr Taylor's welfare and fair treatment is our priority.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
star this property answering member printed Wendy Morton more like this
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less than 2021-06-09T13:33:00.417Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-09T13:33:00.417Z
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star this property label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-01-20more like thismore than 2021-01-20
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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
unstar this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Jonathan Taylor more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what support his Department and the UK consulate in Croatia are providing to whistleblower Jonathan Taylor in response to the Croatian courts' upholding of the extradition request of which he is the subject. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Thirsk and Malton more like this
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star this property uin 140873 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2021-01-25more like thismore than 2021-01-25
unstar this property answer text <p>I raised Mr Taylor's case with the Foreign Ministers of Croatia and Monaco to seek assurances that he would be treated fairly. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) officials are providing ongoing consular support to Mr Taylor and his family. Consular staff have been in regular contact with Mr Taylor. The British Ambassador in Zagreb has also met Mr Taylor and his wife to discuss with them their concerns and explain the FCDO's consular functions.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
star this property answering member printed Wendy Morton more like this
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less than 2021-01-25T12:16:20.897Zmore like thismore than 2021-01-25T12:16:20.897Z
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star this property label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-01-20more like thismore than 2021-01-20
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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
unstar this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Jonathan Taylor more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to the Monegasque Authorities to encourage their withdrawal of the extradition request in relation to UK whistleblower Jonathan Taylor. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Thirsk and Malton more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2021-01-25more like thismore than 2021-01-25
unstar this property answer text <p>As set out in the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, we cannot interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, or bypass their laws, just as we would not accept similar interference here. As part of our consular assistance to British nationals overseas we can raise concerns about individuals on diplomatic channels. I raised Mr Taylor's case with the Foreign Ministers of Croatia and Monaco to seek assurances that he would be treated fairly.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
star this property answering member printed Wendy Morton more like this
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less than 2021-01-25T11:34:51.143Zmore like thismore than 2021-01-25T11:34:51.143Z
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star this property label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake more like this