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1693155
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star this property date less than 2024-03-04more like thismore than 2024-03-04
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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
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star this property hansard heading China: Cryptocurrencies more like this
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to deter Chinese criminal gangs using cryptocurrencies to launder significant sums of money; whether they have made any assessment of the scale of the problem and of the nature and likely efficacy of Chinese anti money laundering laws. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2973 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-18more like thismore than 2024-03-18
star this property answer text <p>The Government has taken steps to build resilience to economic crime abroad, and passed legislation at home to respond to current and emerging threats. This includes responding to the risks posed by cryptoassets, which we assess remain an important facilitator for criminal transactions, as set out in the National Crime Agency's National Strategic Assessment of Serious and Organised Crime Threats. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (2023) introduced enhanced powers to seize, freeze, convert and recover cryptoassets. The UK remains vigilant to emerging threats, regardless of where they originate, and will continue to respond comprehensively.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-18T16:03:08.733Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-18T16:03:08.733Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1693157
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star this property date less than 2024-03-04more like thismore than 2024-03-04
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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
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading North Korea: Human Rights 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 tenth anniversary of the Report of the Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and what steps they have taken to implement its recommendations. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2975 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-18more like thismore than 2024-03-18
star this property answer text <p>The UK is deeply concerned about the appalling human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), as documented by the 2014 UN Commission of Inquiry Report on Human Rights in the country. The UK has responded to the report's recommendations by continuing to press for an annual debate in the UN Security Council, and working to secure a robust resolution on the DPRK at the UN Human Rights Council. On 17 August 2023, at the first UNSC open meeting on the human rights situation in the DPRK since 2017, the UK highlighted inextricable links between the DPRK's human rights violations and its illegal weapons programme, and called on the DPRK to engage with the UN Special Rapporteur. This year, the UK will again work closely with partners to secure a strong resolution which stresses the importance of following-up recommendations from the COI Report and provides the basis for further work on a credible framework for accountability for human rights violations in the DPRK.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
star this property grouped question UIN HL2976 more like this
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less than 2024-03-18T16:03:56.293Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-18T16:03:56.293Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1693158
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star this property date less than 2024-03-04more like thismore than 2024-03-04
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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
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading North Korea: Human Rights and Humanitarian Situation 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 human rights violations and the humanitarian situation in North Korea and whether they intend to raise concerns at the UN Security Council and at the next meeting of the UN Human Rights Council. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2976 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-18more like thismore than 2024-03-18
star this property answer text <p>The UK is deeply concerned about the appalling human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), as documented by the 2014 UN Commission of Inquiry Report on Human Rights in the country. The UK has responded to the report's recommendations by continuing to press for an annual debate in the UN Security Council, and working to secure a robust resolution on the DPRK at the UN Human Rights Council. On 17 August 2023, at the first UNSC open meeting on the human rights situation in the DPRK since 2017, the UK highlighted inextricable links between the DPRK's human rights violations and its illegal weapons programme, and called on the DPRK to engage with the UN Special Rapporteur. This year, the UK will again work closely with partners to secure a strong resolution which stresses the importance of following-up recommendations from the COI Report and provides the basis for further work on a credible framework for accountability for human rights violations in the DPRK.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
star this property grouped question UIN HL2975 more like this
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less than 2024-03-18T16:03:56.347Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-18T16:03:56.347Z
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4210
star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1693077
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star this property date less than 2024-03-01more like thismore than 2024-03-01
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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 Bangladesh: Rohingya 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 discussions they have had with Sumbul Rizvi, the UNHCR Representative in Bangladesh, regarding the security situation for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, in particular regarding any increases of serious protection incidents, including reports of killings, torture, abductions and sexual and gender-based violence; and to what extent they take such matters into account in determining the amount and nature of support they provide to Rohinya refugees there. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2933 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-15more like thismore than 2024-03-15
star this property answer text <p>We are concerned at the increase in serious protection incidents in the refugee camp in Cox's Bazar. The UK regularly discusses protection and security challenges for Rohingya refugees with UNHCR, including what more can be done to try to address these issues through programme interventions, and how to support the Government of Bangladesh in their efforts to ensure security in the camps. UK programming is addressing protection issues in the camps, including helping UNICEF tackle child labour and child marriage, and supporting UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) in preventing and addressing gender-based violence. The UK also supports a consortium of International NGOs, led by Norwegian Refugee Council, to address the drivers and impact of protection incidents.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-15T14:54:59.77Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-15T14:54:59.77Z
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4210
star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1692885
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star this property date less than 2024-02-29more like thismore than 2024-02-29
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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 Sudan: Foreign Relations 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, following the appointment of Tom Perriello as a temporary US special envoy for Sudan, when they intend to appoint a new Special Envoy for Sudan. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2867 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-14more like thismore than 2024-03-14
star this property answer text <p>We do not currently have plans to appoint a new Special Envoy for Sudan. The Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea spends a significant amount of time on efforts to secure peace in Sudan, working closely with other envoys covering Sudan. Our Ambassador to Khartoum - now based in Addis Ababa - continues to engage with key international partners on achieving the UK's strategic objectives, as do other British Ambassadors in the region. We welcome Tom Perriello's appointment as the United States' new special envoy for Sudan, Minister Mitchell spoke with him on Monday 11th March.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Benyon more like this
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less than 2024-03-14T17:53:09.473Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-14T17:53:09.473Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1692583
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star this property date less than 2024-02-28more like thismore than 2024-02-28
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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 South Sudan: Elections 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 concerns about a lack of preparedness for the holding of elections in South Sudan, as expressed in the discussion paper How (not) to hold elections in South Sudan published by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in April 2023. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2824 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
star this property answer text <p>Implementation of South Sudan's Peace Agreement, including election preparations, are behind schedule. The UK continues to press for implementation of South Sudan's Peace Agreement and a peaceful transition to democracy through peaceful, credible and inclusive elections.  We urge the Government of South Sudan to implement a credible electoral process for elections. Electoral credibility, the opening of political and civic space, empowering the armed forces, and the funding and operationalisation of the electoral institutions are necessary to mitigate the risk of violence and allow elections to be as safe and inclusive as possible.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Benyon more like this
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less than 2024-03-13T17:35:03.377Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-13T17:35:03.377Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1692584
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star this property date less than 2024-02-28more like thismore than 2024-02-28
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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 South Sudan: Elections 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 remarks of the chairman of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission that there is a lack of political agreement in South Sudan to enable free and credible elections to take place; and whether they intend to make representations to the government of South Sudan on voter registration and expediting the work of the National Elections Commission. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2825 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
star this property answer text <p>The UK has taken note of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission Chairman's comments and calls on the South Sudanese Government to expand political and civic space. The voices of South Sudan's diverse population, including those who hold opposing views, must be heard to ensure peaceful, credible and inclusive elections. We welcome the passing of South Sudan's National Elections Act in September 2023, but note that this was 13 months behind the transitional government's timelines set out in their Roadmap. We urge the Government of South Sudan to operationalise this law by reconstituting, adequately financing and empowering electoral institutions, including the National Elections Commission.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Benyon more like this
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less than 2024-03-13T17:37:01.44Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-13T17:37:01.44Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1692585
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star this property date less than 2024-02-28more like thismore than 2024-02-28
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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 Chelsea Football Club: Sales 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 prompt delivery of the pledged £2.5 billion from the sale of Chelsea Football Club to support victims of Russia's invasion of Ukraine; and when they anticipate that this will happen. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2826 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
star this property answer text <p>The proceeds from the sale of Chelsea FC are currently frozen in a UK bank account while independent experts establish a foundation to manage and distribute the money. A licence from the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation will then be needed to move the funds to the foundation. We are working as quickly as possible, including with our international partners, to ensure funds are released and reach Ukraine.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-13T16:28:13.073Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-13T16:28:13.073Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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1692586
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star this property date less than 2024-02-28more like thismore than 2024-02-28
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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 Tunisia: Political Prisoners 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 Tunisia on the imprisonment of Rached Ghannouchi and of other opposition figures. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2827 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
star this property answer text <p>We monitor the political and human rights situation in Tunisia closely. On 18 April 2023, I [Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon] made clear the UK's view that the wave of arrests, including of Rached Ghannouchi and restrictions on political opposition in Tunisia were eroding the space for plurality. I reiterated this message during my meeting with the Tunisian Foreign Minister on 12 October 2023. The Association Council was also an opportunity for the UK to discuss the principles and benefits of an open and democratic society, of legitimate political opposition, the separation of powers, civil society and an inclusive political process.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-13T16:36:32.923Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-13T16:36:32.923Z
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4210
star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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1692239
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star this property date less than 2024-02-27more like thismore than 2024-02-27
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Home Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Asylum: Nicaragua more like this
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government how many asylum seekers from Nicaragua have arrived in the UK in each year since 2018; and how many of those have been granted asylum so far. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2784 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-12more like thismore than 2024-03-12
star this property answer text <p>The Home Office publishes data on asylum as part of the ‘Immigration System Statistics Quarterly Release’ which is published on gov.uk. Data on asylum applications and initial decisions by nationality are published in tables Asy_D01 and Asy_D02 of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/immigration-system-statistics-data-tables#asylum-applications-decisions-and-resettlement" target="_blank">‘Asylum applications, initial decisions and resettlement detailed datasets’</a>. Information on how to use the dataset can be found in the ‘Notes’ page of the workbook. The latest data relates to the year ending December 2023.</p><p> </p><p>Please note, the applications data in Asy_D01 relates to applications for asylum – not arrivals. Individuals must be in the country to apply for asylum; some will apply immediately upon arrival, but some may be in the country for a period of time before applying. Arrival information for refugees is not collected as part of the asylum application.</p><p> </p><p>Please note that initial decisions in Asy_D02 are based on date of decision and do not necessarily relate to applications made in the same period. For example, a decision in 2023 may relate to an application made in 2022.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
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less than 2024-03-12T13:09:43.583Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-12T13:09:43.583Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
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unstar this property file name Asylum applications, initial decisions and resettlement detailed datasets.xlsx more like this
star this property title Asy_D01 and Asy_D02 more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1692240
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star this property date less than 2024-02-27more like thismore than 2024-02-27
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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 Nicaragua: Politics and Government 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 Nicaraguan regime's attack on religious leaders, journalists, opposition leaders and human rights defenders. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2785 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-12more like thismore than 2024-03-12
star this property answer text <p>We share widespread international concern about increasing suppression of political rights in Nicaragua. The climate of repression has led to shrinking space for freedom of expression and an independent media, as well as restrictions on the right to peaceful assembly. The detention and expulsion of opposition politicians, activists and members of the clergy are further evidence of the serious democratic crisis in Nicaragua. The UK calls on President Ortega to fully respect the human rights of all citizens and to unconditionally release all political prisoners. We continue to work with international partners to put pressure on the Ortega regime to re-establish democratic and other essential freedoms in Nicaragua.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-12T14:41:52.94Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-12T14:41:52.94Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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1692241
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star this property date less than 2024-02-27more like thismore than 2024-02-27
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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 Nicaragua: Human Rights 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 representations they have made to international bodies since 2018 in relation to the human rights situation in Nicaragua; and what sanctions they have imposed upon those most responsible for human rights violations in Nicaragua since 2018. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2786 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-12more like thismore than 2024-03-12
star this property answer text <p>The suppression of human rights in Nicaragua has been relentless. The UK will continue to call, in bilateral and multilateral settings, for the Nicaraguan government to respect democracy and human rights. On 29 February, the UK made a statement at the 55<em>th</em> session of the Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue in response to the UN Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua's latest report. In our statement we urged President Ortega to fully respect the human rights of all its citizens. The UK also co-sponsored the side event 'Attacks on Religious Freedom in Nicaragua' on 7 March. Since 2020 the UK has designated 14 Nicaraguan politicians and senior officials including Vice President Murillo, two Directors General of the National Police and the President of the National Assembly under our Nicaragua sanctions regime for violating human rights, repressing civil society and undermining democratic principles and institutions.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-12T14:47:45.373Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-12T14:47:45.373Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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1692242
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star this property date less than 2024-02-27more like thismore than 2024-02-27
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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 Bangladesh: Rohingya 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 estimate they have made of how many Rohingya refugees are in Cox’s Bazar; what discussions they have had with the government of Bangladesh concerning (1) the protection of refugees in Cox's Bazar, and (2) future arrangements for their protection. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2787 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-12more like thismore than 2024-03-12
star this property answer text <p>According to the latest UN figures, there are 942,776 Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazaar. The UK is committed to improving the security of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and we regularly engage the Government of Bangladesh, UN and NGOs on protection issues. UK funding (over £373 million to the Rohingya response since 2017) includes ongoing support to protection services in the camps. We will continue to monitor the security situation in the camps and raise concerns with the UN and Government of Bangladesh.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-12T14:47:39.867Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-12T14:47:39.867Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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1691838
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star this property date less than 2024-02-26more like thismore than 2024-02-26
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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 Pakistan: Ahmadiyya 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 representations they have made to the government of Pakistan concerning the denial of the right to vote as Muslims of Ahmadi Muslims in the 2024 elections in that country. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-11more like thismore than 2024-03-11
star this property answer text <p>In his statement of 9 February, the Foreign Secretary recognised serious concerns about the inclusivity of Pakistan's elections and stressed the need for the new government to represent the interests of all Pakistan's citizens and communities. The UK advocates against any measures which restrict an individual's right to vote, including discriminatory measures used against religious minority communities such as the Ahmadiyya Muslim community. On 19 January, I raised the need for inclusivity in the elections with Pakistan's Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani. On 25 September 2023, the former Foreign Secretary raised the importance of credible, inclusive and timely elections with Pakistan's Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-haq Kakar. On 21 August, I wrote to Foreign Minister Jilani to raise concerns about the treatment of minority religious communities and underline the need to ensure all Pakistan's citizens, including Ahmadi Muslims, are able to exercise their democratic rights.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-11T17:46:18.33Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-11T17:46:18.33Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
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star this property date less than 2024-02-21more like thismore than 2024-02-21
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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
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, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 14 February (HL2065), whether it remains their position that no British nationals have been named co-conspirators by the prosecution in Jimmy Lai’s National Security Law trial in Hong Kong. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-07more like thismore than 2024-03-07
star this property answer text <p>The prosecution in Mr Lai's politically motivated trial has sought to highlight Mr Lai's relationships with foreign nationals; including British nationals. As we have made clear the naming of any British national in this trial is unacceptable. None are named as co-conspirators on Mr Lai's charge sheet. In the prosecution's opening statement British nationals Mr Luke de Pulford and Mr Bill Browder have been referenced as individuals Mr Lai &quot;conspired with&quot; amongst others. In the same statement, Mr Benedict Rogers and Mr de Pulford have been referenced as individuals Mr Lai &quot;collaborated with, gave instructions to and/or relayed or received information among a network of persons acting as agents and/or intermediaries in particular for the purposes of requesting sanctions, etc&quot;. The judges in the trial have not yet ruled on the prosecution's claims. The Minister for the Indo-Pacific has met with several of the individuals and we have made clear our concerns to the Chinese authorities.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-07T17:12:53.51Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-07T17:12:53.51Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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1692582
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star this property date less than 2024-02-28more like thismore than 2024-02-28
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
star this property hansard heading Sanctions: Russia more like this
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are taking steps through the Financial Action Task Force against Russia for violating sanctions on North Korea. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2823 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-05more like thismore than 2024-03-05
star this property answer text <p>On 23 February, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) expressed its concern about the growing financial connectivity of Russia with countries subject to countermeasures, namely North Korea and Iran, and the potential risks of proliferation financing, malicious cyber activities and ransomware attacks.</p><p>The UK’s recent joint statement (12 January 2024) is clear that Russia’s procurement of North Korean ballistic missiles and their use against Ukraine violate multiple UNSCRs. Actively facilitating the circumvention of UNSCR 1718 and violating its prohibitions undermines the global fight against proliferation, the UN sanctions regime, and consequently the financial sanctions requirements of the FATF standards. The UK will continue to call out Russia’s violation of UNSCRs both at the UN and within the FATF.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
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less than 2024-03-05T12:28:19.163Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-05T12:28:19.163Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
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1690169
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star this property date less than 2024-02-19more like thismore than 2024-02-19
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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
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading China: Foreign Relations 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 representations they have made to the government of the People's Republic of China, including in discussions between the Foreign Secretary and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference, regarding the case of British citizen Jimmy Lai. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2514 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-04more like thismore than 2024-03-04
star this property answer text <p>On 16 February, the Foreign Secretary met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference. In line with the Government's &quot;protect, align, and engage&quot; approach to China, as set out in the Integrated Review Refresh, the Foreign Secretary raised a number of issues important to the UK national interest. The Foreign Secretary reiterated his call for the release of British national Jimmy Lai and unambiguously set out the UK's position across a number of areas of disagreement, including on Hong Kong. On 17 December, the Foreign Secretary called on the Chinese authorities to repeal the National Security Law and end the prosecution of all individuals charged under it. We have been clear that we will not tolerate any attempts 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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HL2515 more like this
HL2518 more like this
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less than 2024-03-04T15:36:30.983Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-04T15:36:30.983Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
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star this property date less than 2024-02-19more like thismore than 2024-02-19
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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 China: Foreign Relations 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 representations they have made to the government of the People's Republic of China, including in discussions between the Foreign Secretary and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference, to call for an end to transnational repression of Hong Kong people living in the United Kingdom, and the removal of bounties for their arrest. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2515 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 2024-03-04more like thismore than 2024-03-04
star this property answer text <p>On 16 February, the Foreign Secretary met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference. In line with the Government's &quot;protect, align, and engage&quot; approach to China, as set out in the Integrated Review Refresh, the Foreign Secretary raised a number of issues important to the UK national interest. The Foreign Secretary reiterated his call for the release of British national Jimmy Lai and unambiguously set out the UK's position across a number of areas of disagreement, including on Hong Kong. On 17 December, the Foreign Secretary called on the Chinese authorities to repeal the National Security Law and end the prosecution of all individuals charged under it. We have been clear that we will not tolerate any attempts 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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HL2514 more like this
HL2518 more like this
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less than 2024-03-04T15:36:31.047Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-04T15:36:31.047Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
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star this property date less than 2024-02-19more like thismore than 2024-02-19
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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 China: Foreign Relations 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 the People's Republic of China, including in discussions between the Foreign Secretary and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference, to call for the immediate removal of sanctions against British parliamentarians who have raised concerns regarding human rights issues in China, Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Tibet. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2516 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-04more like thismore than 2024-03-04
star this property answer text <p>The UK Government considers China's sanctions to be completely unwarranted and unacceptable. When China imposed the sanctions in 2021, the former Minister for Asia summoned China's representative in the UK to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to lodge a strong, formal protest. We continue to urge the Chinese authorities at the highest levels to rescind the sanctions; the Foreign Secretary has called for their removal at both of his engagements with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi - in person at the Munich Security Conference on 16 February, and during their introductory call in December 2023. The former Foreign Secretary also consistently raised sanctioned Parliamentarians, including during his visit to Beijing in August 2023. The Government will continue to raise this issue in our engagement with China.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-04T15:35:02.053Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-04T15:35:02.053Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1690172
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star this property date less than 2024-02-19more like thismore than 2024-02-19
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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
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading China: Foreign Relations 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 intend to place in the Library of the House a full transcript of the discussions held between the Foreign Secretary and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2517 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-04more like thismore than 2024-03-04
star this property answer text <p>A summary of the discussion was published on gov.uk in the usual way. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-secretarys-meeting-with-chinese-foreign-minister-wang-yi-february-2024]</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-04T15:34:25.863Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-04T15:34:25.863Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1690173
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star this property date less than 2024-02-19more like thismore than 2024-02-19
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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
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading China: Foreign Relations 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 representations they have made to the government of the People's Republic of China, including in discussions between the Foreign Secretary and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference, to call for the repeal of the Hong Kong national security law and the release of all political prisoners in Hong Kong. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2518 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 2024-03-04more like thismore than 2024-03-04
star this property answer text <p>On 16 February, the Foreign Secretary met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference. In line with the Government's &quot;protect, align, and engage&quot; approach to China, as set out in the Integrated Review Refresh, the Foreign Secretary raised a number of issues important to the UK national interest. The Foreign Secretary reiterated his call for the release of British national Jimmy Lai and unambiguously set out the UK's position across a number of areas of disagreement, including on Hong Kong. On 17 December, the Foreign Secretary called on the Chinese authorities to repeal the National Security Law and end the prosecution of all individuals charged under it. We have been clear that we will not tolerate any attempts 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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HL2514 more like this
HL2515 more like this
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less than 2024-03-04T15:36:31.093Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-04T15:36:31.093Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
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star this property date less than 2024-02-19more like thismore than 2024-02-19
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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 China: Foreign Relations 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 representations they have made to the government of the People's Republic of China, including in discussions between the Foreign Secretary and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference, regarding that country's behaviour towards Taiwan, including its adjustment of flight routes in the Taiwan Strait. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2519 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 2024-03-04more like thismore than 2024-03-04
star this property answer text <p>We do not support any unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait and have underscored the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait alongside partners in previous G7 Foreign and Development Ministers' and Leaders' communiques.</p><p>The UK's longstanding policy on Taiwan has not changed. We consider the Taiwan issue one to be settled peacefully by the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait through constructive dialogue, without the threat or use of force or coercion.</p><p>The UK has regular discussions within International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regarding the importance of communication and coordination in the protection of air safety, especially when it comes to changes to airspace such as this.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-04T15:32:55.96Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-04T15:32:55.96Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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star this property date less than 2024-02-20more like thismore than 2024-02-20
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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
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star this property hansard heading Myanmar: Gems 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, if any, has been made as to whether gems and precious stones from Myanmar sold by British retailers could have been used to finance the Myanmar military. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2632 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-04more like thismore than 2024-03-04
star this property answer text <p>We are clear that UK businesses trading with Myanmar should conduct thorough due diligence to ensure their operations are not benefiting the military regime. We have strengthened our Overseas Business Risk Guidance to warn companies of the risks associated with Myanmar's extractive sector. We will also continue to consider a range of sanctions targets that reduce the regime's access to finance, arms and equipment. To date, we have sanctioned the following mining companies for providing economic resources to the Myanmar Security Forces: Myanmar Gems Enterprise, Myanmar Pearl Enterprise, Mining Enterprise 1 and Mining Enterprise 2.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-04T15:33:38.377Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-04T15:33:38.377Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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star this property date less than 2024-02-13more like thismore than 2024-02-13
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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
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star this property hansard heading Sudan: Famine more like this
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report by Clingendael, From Catastrophe to Famine: Immediate action needed in Sudan to contain mass starvation, published on 8 February, which warned that "Sudan’s trajectory towards a catastrophe is certain; the risk of famine is very high”, and that “According to the most likely scenario, seven million people will face catastrophic levels of hunger by June 2024”; and what steps they are taking to coordinate an international response. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-29more like thismore than 2024-02-29
star this property answer text <p>17.7 million people in Sudan (37 percent of the population) are now thought to be experiencing acute food insecurity. This is likely to worsen in the coming months. As much as 70 percent of the population could be experiencing acute food insecurity by June. Some experts are warning of the risk of famine. We are providing £38 million in humanitarian aid to support people in Sudan this financial year (2023-2024). The UK is pushing for a concerted international community response. We also continue to put pressure on the parties to end the fighting and to abide by their commitments under International Humanitarian Law and to allow lifesaving humanitarian aid to reach the Sudanese people.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Benyon more like this
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less than 2024-02-29T15:12:45.197Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-29T15:12:45.197Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
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star this property date less than 2024-02-13more like thismore than 2024-02-13
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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
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Sudan: Children 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 remarks by Clare Nicolet, head of Médecins Sans Frontières's emergency response in Sudan, that "we estimate that at least one child is dying every two hours in one IDP camp. Our current estimate is that there are around 13 child deaths each day”; and what is their response. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-28more like thismore than 2024-02-28
star this property answer text <p>The humanitarian situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate, with almost 18 million people now thought to be in acute food insecurity and 700,000 children already acutely malnourished. The UK is providing more than £38 million in humanitarian funding in 2023-24. The lack of humanitarian access to Internally Displaced People (IDP) camps continues to make it extremely difficult for humanitarian organisations to provide the necessary levels of assistance.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Benyon more like this
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less than 2024-02-28T13:08:33.7Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-28T13:08:33.7Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
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