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1505072

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2022
	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	Myanmar: Capital Punishment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps her Department has taken in response to the executions of Phyo Zeya Thaw, Kyaw Min Yu, Hla Myo Aung and Aung Thura Zaw in Myanmar.
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Sir Stephen Timms
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	47334
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/10/2022 answer text <p>The UK has condemned the Myanmar military regime's executions of four pro-democracy and opposition leaders as reprehensible acts of violence. We have raised the lack of transparency and due process in the sentencing of the individuals, and continue to call on the military not to use the death penalty against other pro-democracy activists. Both the British Embassy in Yangon and the former Minister for Asia have made it clear the UK stands against the death penalty in all circumstances and advocates for its abolition worldwide.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 05/10/2022 11:50:27 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1505073

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2022
	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	Myanmar: Politics and Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what relationship her Department has with the National Unity Government from Myanmar; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	East Ham
	tabling member printed	Sir Stephen Timms
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	47335
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/09/2022 answer text <p>We continue to work closely with the National Unity Government (NUG) and a range of other pro-democracy actors. The NUG is an important voice for many people in Myanmar and we strongly support all those calling for a return to democracy. The former Minister for Asia met with Dr Zaw Wai Soe, the NUG's Minister for Health and Education on 24th May. Dr Zaw Wai Soe also met with another minister, parliamentarians and officials during his trip to the UK. During the meetings we emphasised the UK's condemnation of the coup and highlighted our ongoing efforts to respond to the crisis. The former Minister for Asia also spoke to Daw Zin Mar Aung, the NUG's Foreign Minister on 7 March. We will continue to support those who are helping to protect civic space and human rights to sustain the foundations for democracy and build a common vision for the future.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 28/09/2022 13:33:18 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1504969

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2022
	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	Fredid Román
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Mexican counterpart on the killing of journalist Fredid Roman in that country.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds North East
	tabling member printed	Fabian Hamilton
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	47365
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/09/2022 answer text <p>On 23rd August, our Embassy in Mexico City publicly called on the Mexican authorities to investigate the case murder of Fredid Roman fully and to support journalists in danger. Whilst the former Foreign Secretary has not discussed this specific case with the Mexican Foreign Minister, we continue to engage regularly with Mexican authorities at ministerial, official, and state level on a range of human rights issues in Mexico, including media freedom. Mexico's agreement to establish a bilateral human rights dialogue is a welcome step and, Minister Ford discussed human rights with the Mexican Deputy Foreign Minister in June. We work closely with civil society organisations on understanding and reducing the risks faced by journalists and human rights defenders. On 7th June, the FCDO's Media Freedom Coordinator participated in a consultation panel organised by UNESCO and the Mexican Government to establish a new National Prevention and Protection System for human rights defenders and journalists.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 23/09/2022 17:58:21 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	415 label Biography information for Fabian Hamilton

1504920

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2022
	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	Sanctions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has had recent discussions with her US counterpart on coordinating sanction designations on officials involved in public corruption in (a) Liberia and (b) other African countries; and what steps she will take to increase the number of UK sanctions designations that are coordinated with global partners.
	tabling member constituency	West Ham
	tabling member printed	Ms Lyn Brown
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	47488
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/09/2022 answer text <p>The UK continues actively to consider a broad range of designations under our anti-corruption sanctions regime globally, collaborating closely with the US and other partners. It is longstanding practice not to speculate on any potential future sanctions designations.</p><p>The UK regularly engages with the US on issues related to democracy, good governance and the rule of law in relation to Liberia and other African countries.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 23/09/2022 14:44:08 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

1505029

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2022
	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	Myanmar: International Criminal Court
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the US Government declaring its principal support for a referral of Myanmar to the International Criminal Court, whether the UK government supports in principle a referral of Myanmar to that court.
	tabling member constituency	Bethnal Green and Bow
	tabling member printed	Rushanara Ali
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	47539
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/09/2022 answer text <p>The UK is clear that there must be accountability for the atrocities committed in Myanmar. We condemn the continuing grave human rights violations by the Myanmar Armed Forces, as well as historic atrocities against the Rohingya. The UK is supportive, in principle, of any attempts to bring these issues before the International Criminal Court (ICC) where they can be scrutinised.</p><p>However, with regards to a referral by the UN Security Council, our assessment remains that there is insufficient support amongst Security Council members for a referral at this time. It will not advance the cause of accountability for an ICC referral to fail to win Security Council support or to be vetoed; such a result would only give comfort to the Myanmar Armed Forces and reduce the pressure they currently face.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 23/09/2022 13:52:13 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4138 label Biography information for Rushanara Ali

1504973

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2022
	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	Rolando Álvarez
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of reports of (a) the detention of Matagalpa Bishop Rolando Álvarez and (b) the raid of his residence by Nicaraguan police in that country in August 2022.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds North East
	tabling member printed	Fabian Hamilton
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	47368
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2022 answer text <p>We have voiced the UK's deep concern about the ongoing deterioration of political and human rights in Nicaragua both with the Nicaraguan Government and in multilateral fora.</p><p>Freedom of religion or belief is a universal human right, and must be protected. The Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief tweeted about the reports of harassment of members of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua on 10 August and is discussing it with members of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance.</p><p>Lord Ahmad highlighted our concern about the detention of Bishop Rolando Álvarez during his visit to the Holy See on 26 August.</p><p>We will continue to raise our concerns about human rights in Nicaragua, including on the detention of Bishop Rolando Álvarez, and urge the Nicaraguan Government to respect the human rights of all Nicaraguan people.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 22/09/2022 15:39:22 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	415 label Biography information for Fabian Hamilton

1504968

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2022
	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	Dilia Contreras and Leiner Montero
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Colombian counterpart on the killing of radio journalists Dilia Contreras and Leiner Montero in that country.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds North East
	tabling member printed	Fabian Hamilton
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	47364
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/09/2022 answer text <p>Colombia is a UK Human Rights Priority Country and UK ministers and senior officials regularly discuss security issues with the Colombian Government and in multilateral fora. Most recently, our Permanent Representative at the United Nations raised the need to ensure security for vulnerable communities affected by violence at the UN Security Council on 14 July. We look to the Colombian authorities to investigate fully and to take appropriate action against those responsible.</p><p>The UK has provided longstanding support through our Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programme to support at risk-Human Rights Defenders, social leaders and victims, and help tackle the root causes of the violence. We will continue to work closely with organisations such as the Foundation for Freedom of the Press (FLIP) and UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) in support of human rights and media freedom.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 21/09/2022 15:04:22 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	415 label Biography information for Fabian Hamilton

1504970

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2022
	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	Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the assassination attempt on Argentina's Vice President, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, on 1 September 2022.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds North East
	tabling member printed	Fabian Hamilton
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	47366
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/09/2022 answer text <p>The UK condemns the recent assassination attempt on Vice President Kirchner and stands with the Government of Argentina in support of democracy and the rule of law, and against political violence.</p><p>The UK is keen to work with Argentina to continue to strengthen our bilateral relationship. This includes building on our recent cooperation on health, including on COVID-19 vaccines, on climate change and on human rights, notably as co-chairs of the Equal Rights Coalition.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 21/09/2022 15:01:44 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	415 label Biography information for Fabian Hamilton

1505103

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2022
	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	Amazonia: Rainforests
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of the impact of the 33,116 fires in August 2022 in Brazil's Amazon rainforest on health, the environment and biodiversity.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds North East
	tabling member printed	Fabian Hamilton
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	47369
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/09/2022 answer text <p>Deforestation is affecting livelihoods, biodiversity and carbon sequestration and has increased at a worrying rate since 2018, with a 22% increase in deforested area recorded between 2020 and 2021. Fires have contributed to this trend. At COP26 the UK committed £300 million to help protect the rainforest throughout the Amazonian biome through the International Climate Finance (ICF) Programme.</p><p>Also at COP26, the UK welcomed Brazil's commitments to eliminate illegal deforestation by 2028 and restore 18 million hectares of forest by 2030. Through ICF projects, the UK works side by side with Brazil to tackle deforestation in all nine Amazon states and carefully monitors deforestation across the Amazon region to inform our efforts.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 47367 question first answered 21/09/2022 14:53:24 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	415 label Biography information for Fabian Hamilton

1504972

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2022
	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	Amazonia: Rainforests
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to respond to the August 2022 fires in the Amazon rainforest.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds North East
	tabling member printed	Fabian Hamilton
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	47367
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/09/2022 answer text <p>Deforestation is affecting livelihoods, biodiversity and carbon sequestration and has increased at a worrying rate since 2018, with a 22% increase in deforested area recorded between 2020 and 2021. Fires have contributed to this trend. At COP26 the UK committed £300 million to help protect the rainforest throughout the Amazonian biome through the International Climate Finance (ICF) Programme.</p><p>Also at COP26, the UK welcomed Brazil's commitments to eliminate illegal deforestation by 2028 and restore 18 million hectares of forest by 2030. Through ICF projects, the UK works side by side with Brazil to tackle deforestation in all nine Amazon states and carefully monitors deforestation across the Amazon region to inform our efforts.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 47369 question first answered 21/09/2022 14:53:24 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	415 label Biography information for Fabian Hamilton