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1659259

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date	07/09/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	UN General Assembly
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government on what grounds the Prime Minister has decided not to attend the UN General Assembly this month.
tabling member printed	Earl Russell
uin	HL9994
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2023 answer text <p>The UK Government delegation to the UN General Assembly High Level Week on 18-22 September will be led by the Deputy Prime Minister, accompanied by the Foreign Secretary, myself Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon as Minister of State for the UN, Minister Mitchell as Minister for Development and Minister Stuart as Minister for Net Zero. Building on the significant announcements made by the PM at the G20 in New Delhi, the UK delegation will show how these, and other UK priorities can be advanced through multilateralism as we work alongside a wide range of countries, ahead of major Artificial Intelligence and food security summits in the UK later this year.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 22/09/2023 13:30:11 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4983 label Biography information for Earl Russell

1658870

registered interest
date	06/09/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Pakistan: Blasphemy
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what recent representations they have made to the government of Pakistan on the effect of blasphemy laws on the Christian community in that country.
tabling member printed	Lord Jackson of Peterborough
uin	HL9936
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2023 answer text <p>Protecting minority communities remains central to the UK Government's human rights engagement in Pakistan. We continue to raise the issue of blasphemy laws privately at the highest levels. On 27 June, I raised the abuse of blasphemy laws to target marginalised religious communities with Pakistan's then-Minister for Human Rights, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada. I also discussed blasphemy laws and the importance of promoting respect for all religions and communities during my meeting with Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on 14 December 2022 and more recently on 13 September with the caretaker Foreign Minister Jilani.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 20/09/2023 13:26:05 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1551 label Biography information for Lord Jackson of Peterborough

1658872

registered interest
date	06/09/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Gabon: Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the human rights implications of the current political and security situation in Gabon, following the military coup there on 30 August; and what information they have on the whereabouts of President Ali Bongo.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL9938
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2023 answer text <p>The UK echoes the African Union's condemnation of the unconstitutional military takeover of power in Gabon and calls for the restoration of constitutional government, in line with the Commonwealth Charter.</p><p>Minister Mitchell has held discussions with African counterparts on recent political events in Gabon during his recent visits to Rwanda and Kenya. He has also spoken with the Commonwealth Secretary-General about the situation. The political and security situation in Gabon appears stable. We understand that President Ali Bongo is in Libreville, and has been released from house arrest under health grounds.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 20/09/2023 10:35:45 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1658876

registered interest
date	06/09/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Bangladesh: Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the human rights implications of the current political situation in Bangladesh; and what representations they have made to the government of Bangladesh over the number of court cases being brought against supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party ahead of the upcoming elections.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL9942
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2023 answer text <p>A UK priority in Bangladesh is to support free, fair, peaceful and participatory elections in January 2024. Bangladesh remains an FCDO Human Rights Priority Country, and in July 2023 we published our latest assessment of human rights in the country. The UK regularly raises with the Government of Bangladesh, both in public and private, the importance of free and fair elections so that the people of Bangladesh can exercise their fundamental democratic rights. We also encourage the Government to end harassment and intimidation of civil society, the media and political opposition partners, including the Bangladesh National Party. On 11-12 September, the FCDO Permanent Under Secretary visited Bangladesh for the UK/Bangladesh Strategic Dialogue, where he will underline the need to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 20/09/2023 13:26:54 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1658433

registered interest
date	05/09/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	North Korea
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the risks faced by North Korean refugees who are sent back to North Korea.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL9868
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>Despite claims by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) that forcibly repatriated refugees are well treated and reintegrated into DPRK society, it is clear from UN and NGO reports that they are often mistreated by the authorities. The UN Human Rights Council resolution on the situation of human rights in the DPRK, which the UK cosponsored in April 2023, urges the DPRK to ensure their citizens who are expelled or repatriated to the country are able to return in safety, dignity and are treated humanely.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/09/2023 16:29:34 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1658434

registered interest
date	05/09/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	North Korea
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend to raise the refusal by the government of China to provide assistance or protection to North Korean refugees in the UN Human Rights Council.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL9869
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>The UK regularly co-sponsors the UN Human Rights Council resolution on the situation of human rights in the DPRK, most recently adopted on 4 April 2023, which strongly urges all States to respect the fundamental principle of non-refoulement. The UK actively promotes the implementation of the 1951 UN Refugee Convention and we regularly call on all countries to abide by the principle of non-refoulement and not forcibly return people to countries where they face serious threats to their life or freedom.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/09/2023 16:29:06 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1658452

registered interest
date	05/09/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Pakistan: Christianity
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of Pakistan in connection with recent attacks on Christians, including the burning of eight churches in the Jaranwala area of Faisalabad.
tabling member printed	Lord Harries of Pentregarth
uin	HL9888
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>The UK strongly condemns violence against Christians in Pakistan. Protecting Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), including for minority communities, remains central to the UK Government's human rights engagement in Pakistan. On 21 August I wrote to Pakistan's caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani, urging the government to ensure the safety of the Christian community following the attacks in Jaranwala. This was a point I also raised directly with Mr Jilani during our meeting in London on 13th September. I also welcome the recent public statements in Pakistan by political and religious leaders that perpetrators of these shocking attacks against Pakistan's religious minorities must be held to account and the need for all places of worship to be protected. Caretaker Foreign Minister Jilani publicly called for those responsible to be brought to justice and reiterated the UK's commitment to freedom of religion or belief for all.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/09/2023 16:59:16 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3813 label Biography information for Lord Harries of Pentregarth

1658465

registered interest
date	05/09/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	China: Sanctions
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how many officials of the government of China are currently under UK Government sanctions.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of St Albans
uin	HL9904
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>The UK has sanctioned four Chinese officials and one Government entity under the Global Human Rights sanctions regime. These individuals/entity were designated in March 2021 in coordination with international partners. They were designated for enforcing repressive security policies across many areas of Xinjiang which amount to violations of the right not to be subject to torture or cruel inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. These measures were taken alongside the US, Canada and the EU, sending a clear message to the Chinese Government that the international community will not turn a blind eye to such serious and systematic violations of basic human rights.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 19/09/2023 16:30:50 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4308 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans

1657579

registered interest
date	04/09/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Alexei Navalny
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with government of Russia about its treatment of Alexei Navalny; what was the outcome of those discussions; whether they have protested against the treatment of Mr Navalny; if not, whether they will now do so; and if not, why.
tabling member printed	Lord Pearson of Rannoch
uin	HL9817
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2023 answer text <p>Alexei Navalny's politically motivated detention demonstrates Russia's increasing clampdown on freedom of expression and democratic rights. The UK will continue to make clear to Russia that it should release Mr Navalny immediately, as required by the decision of the European Court of Human Rights. HMG officials are in regular contact with Mr Navalny's team, and where possible, attend his court hearings. Following Mr Navalny's latest politically motivated sentence in August, the Foreign Secretary and Minister Docherty issued statements reiterating the call for his release. We will continue to seek opportunities for further statements in support of Mr Navalny.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 18/09/2023 16:33:33 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3153 label Biography information for Lord Pearson of Rannoch

1657604

registered interest
date	04/09/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	North Korea: Refugees
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that China has engaged in the refoulement of North Korean refugees; and what representations they have made to the government of China about the repatriation of North Korean refugees.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL9734
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2023 answer text <p>We are aware of reports of North Korean escapees detained in China. The UK actively promotes the implementation of the 1951 UN Refugee Convention which asserts that a refugee should not be returned to a country where they face serious threats to their life or freedom. We emphasise directly to the Chinese authorities that they should not be detaining North Korean refugees with the intention of returning them to North Korea. At the 17 August UN Security Council meeting on the human rights situation in the DPRK, the UK called on all states to abide by the principle of non-refoulement.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 18/09/2023 16:31:36 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool