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874646

registered interest
date	29/03/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Burma: Rohingya
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what support the Government is providing to organisations that are collecting evidence to support a referral of Myanmar military leaders to the International Criminal Court for their treatment of the Rohingya people.
tabling member constituency	Bethnal Green and Bow
tabling member printed	Rushanara Ali
uin	134948
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/04/2018 answer text <p>The UK supports the collection of evidence and testimony under way in Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh. The UK is providing support to build the capacity of the Bangladesh National Human Rights Commission to investigate and document sexual violence cases. Such evidence and testimony can contribute to the historical record and could support future prosecutions. We welcome the UN Special Rapporteur Yanghee Lee's recommendations in her March report. In line with these recommendations, the Government is considering how to support better co-ordination between organisations collecting evidence in Bangladesh.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 19/04/2018 15:07:45 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4138 label Biography information for Rushanara Ali

874654

registered interest
date	29/03/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Cayman Islands: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the compatibility of the Cayman Islands' ban on (a) civil unions, (b) civil partnerships and (c) same-sex marriage with the (i) Cayman Islands Constitution and (ii) UK's international treaty obligations.
tabling member constituency	Rhondda
tabling member printed	Chris Bryant
uin	134955
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/04/2018 answer text <p>We are pleased that the British Antarctic Territory, the British Indian Ocean Territory, the Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, the Pitcairn Islands, Saint Helena, Ascension, Tristan da Cunha, and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands have all taken steps to recognise and enable same-sex marriage. The Domestic Partnership Act passed in Bermuda in February 2018, removed the right to marry but replaced it with a provision for domestic partnerships with the same benefits as married couples. The Foreign Secretary has raised with the Premier of Bermuda his hope that the Domestic Partnership Act will be a stepping stone to putting same sex marriage on a statutory footing in the future.</p><p>The European Court of Human Rights has not, so far, interpreted the Convention to include a right to marry for same sex couples and has stopped short of finding a positive obligation generally to introduce protection equivalent to marriage. Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, the Turks and Caicos Islands, Montserrat and the Cayman Islands do not yet have in place legislation that provides for the recognition of same sex relationships whether by civil unions, civil partnerships or marriage. The new Governor of the Cayman Islands has publicly supported the introduction of civil unions and has urged the Premier and Leader of the Opposition to consider legislative change. There is a provision in the Cayman Islands' Constitution that provides that any person may apply to the Grand Court to determine compatibility with the Bill of Rights.</p><p>The European Convention on Human Rights applies to all the Overseas Territories. Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon raised the need to ensure that human rights obligations are upheld, in his meeting with the Premier of the Cayman Islands in October 2017, and with the Governments of all the Caribbean Overseas Territories at the Joint Ministerial Council in November 2017. He will continue to raise the issue of LGBT equality with Territory Governments.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 20/04/2018 13:51:31 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	1446 label Biography information for Sir Chris Bryant

874699

registered interest
date	29/03/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Philippines: Foreign Relations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when he most recently met his Filipino counterpart; and what issues were discussed at that meeting.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	135000
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2018 answer text <p>I met the Philippines Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs in December 2017. We discussed the strong bilateral cooperation between our countries, including on trade and investment. I also raised my concerns over human rights in the Philippines and the high death toll associated with the “war on illegal drugs”, stressing the need for prompt, thorough and impartial investigations into killings. We also discussed the situation in Mindanao and broader security and terrorism concerns. I look forward to visiting the Philippines later this year where I hope to continue these discussions.</p><p>​</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 16/04/2018 10:56:27 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

874791

registered interest
date	29/03/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Tunisia: Human Rights
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Written Answer of 26 March 2018 to Question , what assessment he has made of the potential effect on the prospects for transitional justice in Tunisia of the vote by that country’s Parliament on 27 March against extending the mandate of the Truth and Dignity Commission.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	135092
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2018 answer text <p>As of Monday 9 April 2018, members of the Tunisian parliament continue to discuss proposals to extend the mandate of the Truth and Dignity Commission. A consensus has not yet been reached, but I am encouraged by the statements of many of the parties involved, including those in government, reiterating their support for the transitional justice process. Our Embassy in Tunis will continue to follow developments.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 16/04/2018 16:21:55 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

874792

registered interest
date	29/03/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Burundi: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to his counterpart in the Burundi Government on the planned referendum on extending constitutional term limits for the Presidency of that country.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	135093
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2018 answer text <p>Our non-resident Ambassador and officials regularly visit for consultations with the Burundi Government. In our engagements with the Government of Burundi we make clear that while sovereign nations are free to change their constitutions, Presidential term limits should not be changed for the benefit of the incumbent.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 16/04/2018 16:27:00 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

874793

registered interest
date	29/03/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Peru: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the political situation in Peru following the resignation of President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	135094
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/04/2018 answer text <p>We have been following the recent political events in Peru closely. The political situation has now stabilised and markets have not been substantially affected. The new President, Martin Vizcarra, and his cabinet have received broad political support. The UK has an excellent relationship with Peru, one that spans almost 200 years. We are close partners in a wide range of areas, including trade, science and innovation, education, and foreign policy. We remain committed to strengthening these ties further by working closely with the new government</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 17/04/2018 16:26:27 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

874795

registered interest
date	29/03/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Peru: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he has made representations to his counterpart in the Peruvian Government on the decision to pardon former President Alberto Fujimori for human rights abuses during his tenure as President.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	135096
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/04/2018 answer text <p>I have not discussed this specific case with my counterpart. The power to grant pardons is provided for by the Peruvian constitution. I note that the Inter-American Court of Human Rights is undertaking an independent investigation into the decision. We are clear that the rule of law must be respected.</p> answering member constituency Uxbridge and South Ruislip answering member printed Boris Johnson question first answered 17/04/2018 16:24:36 answering member 1423 label Biography information for Boris Johnson
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

874817

registered interest
date	29/03/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Syria: Chemical Weapons
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many aircraft in the Syrian air force are capable of delivering chemical weapons.
tabling member constituency	East Antrim
tabling member printed	Sammy Wilson
uin	135118
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/04/2018 answer text <p>Most of the fixed-wing and rotary aircraft in the Syrian air force are capable of delivering chemical weapons as well as conventional munitions. The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM) has found that regime aircraft have delivered chemical weapons on several occasions, including in the 4 April 2017 Khan Sheikhoun attack, which killed nearly one hundred people. Monitoring groups on the ground have also reported that chemical weapons have been delivered through barrel bombs, dropped from regime helicopters, including in the reported chemical attack in Douma on the 7 April 2018.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 17/04/2018 15:21:34 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	1593 label Biography information for Sammy Wilson

874819

registered interest
date	29/03/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Syria: Chemical Weapons
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he as made of the capability of the Syrian armed forces to deliver chemical weapons other than by aircraft.
tabling member constituency	East Antrim
tabling member printed	Sammy Wilson
uin	135120
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/04/2018 answer text <p>It is almost certain that the Syrian armed forces have the capability to deliver chemical weapons by means other than by aircraft. Syrian armed forces are known to have surface-to-surface missiles in their arsenal and therefore are very likely to be capable of delivering chemical weapons in this way.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 17/04/2018 15:31:28 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	1593 label Biography information for Sammy Wilson

874820

registered interest
date	29/03/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Syria: Military Intervention
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what preparations his Department is making to impose sanctions on Russian individuals and organisations implicated in war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria.
tabling member constituency	East Antrim
tabling member printed	Sammy Wilson
uin	135121
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/04/2018 answer text <p>The UK is committed to ensuring that those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria are held to account. There are already robust EU sanctions in place to limit the Asad regime's ability to wage war on the Syrian civilian population and pressure the regime, and their backers, to cease hostilities and engage meaningfully with the UN-led political process. However, at present, no Russian individuals or entities are sanctioned under EU Syria sanctions. We have repeatedly condemned Russian support for the Asad regime which has prolonged the conflict and worsened the suffering of the Syrian people.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 20/04/2018 13:02:52 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	1593 label Biography information for Sammy Wilson