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1239457

	registered interest
	date	30/09/2020
	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	Ethiopia: Human Rights
	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 representation he has made to his Ethiopian counterpart on human rights violations against the Oromo people in Ethiopia.
	tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
	tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	97716
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/10/2020 answer text <p>I [Minister Duddridge] am concerned by ongoing reports of human rights violations against the Oromo people that included the murder of Ethiopian musician Hachalu Hundessa on 29 June, and the violence that followed in Addis Ababa and the Oromia region. I [Minister Duddridge] visited Ethiopia from 27 - 29 July and was able to discuss these issues with the President, Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and the President of Oromia Region. I [Minister Duddridge] pushed for full and transparent investigations into the violence and that those detained are afforded due process and their cases heard promptly. I [Minister Duddridge] also expressed the need for more peaceful dialogue between different ethnic groups in Ethiopia and for space to be given for political debate.</p><p>The UK welcomes the efforts of the Government of Ethiopia to strengthen accountability. We also support civil society organisations in Ethiopia so that they can play an increasing role in monitoring human rights. We will track the situation, raise our concerns at the deaths of civilians, and raise the importance of respect for human rights in meetings with the Government of Ethiopia and regional leaders.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 06/10/2020 14:57:01 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge previous answer version 51907 answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
	tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan

1238888

	registered interest
	date	29/09/2020
	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: Commonwealth
	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 he has made of the extent of Chinese interference in the internal affairs of Commonwealth nations.
	tabling member constituency	Totnes
	tabling member printed	Anthony Mangnall
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	97031
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/10/2020 answer text <p>China plays an important role as a development partner for some Commonwealth nations. However, we are also clear-eyed about the risks this poses in terms of China's economic and political influence. It has always been the case that where we have concerns we raise them. We continue to work with Commonwealth member states in close partnerships bilaterally, within the Commonwealth, and in other international fora across a wide range of issues. This work includes protecting and promoting the rule of law, democracy and human rights, addressing global challenges such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, and advocating for small and vulnerable states.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 06/10/2020 15:07:20 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
	tabling member	4762 label Biography information for Anthony Mangnall

1238889

	registered interest
	date	29/09/2020
	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	Commonwealth: Development Aid
	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 proportion of the UK’s Official Development Assistance spending went to Commonwealth nations in each year since 2010.
	tabling member constituency	Totnes
	tabling member printed	Anthony Mangnall
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	97032
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/10/2020 answer text <p>Information on annual UK bilateral aid to Commonwealth nations over the period 2009 to 2019 is contained in table A4g of the 2019 UK Statistics on International Development, published on Gov.UK (www.gov.uk/government/statistics/statistics-on-international-development-final-uk-aid-spend-2019).</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 06/10/2020 15:27:33 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
	tabling member	4762 label Biography information for Anthony Mangnall

1238890

	registered interest
	date	29/09/2020
	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	Syria: Human Rights
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will support the Government of the Netherland's attempt to hold the Syrian Government responsible under the United Nations Convention against Torture for gross human rights violations and torture.
	tabling member constituency	Totnes
	tabling member printed	Anthony Mangnall
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	97033
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/10/2020 answer text <p>The UK welcomes the action taken by the Netherlands Government to hold the Assad regime responsible for human rights violations under international law. We are deeply concerned about the ongoing gross human rights violations in Syria and support all efforts on accountability for the regime's crimes. The UK has provided £11 million to support accountability work for war crimes committed in Syria since 2012.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 06/10/2020 16:25:01 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
	tabling member	4762 label Biography information for Anthony Mangnall

1235821

	registered interest
	date	18/09/2020
	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	Corruption: Sanctions
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when they intend to include those involved in corruption in their global human rights sanctions regime.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL8265
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/10/2020 answer text <p>On 6 July the UK Government established the Global Human Rights ('Magnitsky') sanctions regime by laying regulations in Parliament under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. This sanctions regime enables the UK to hold to account those involved in serious human rights violations or abuses.</p><p>As the Foreign Secretary announced to the House, work is underway to consider how a corruption regime could be added to our armoury. Sanctions are powerful tools, capable of having a significant impact, and complex to design. We are taking the time to ensure we get them right.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 06/10/2020 14:23:58 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1235944

	registered interest
	date	21/09/2020
	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	Palestinians
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of their policies towards the Middle East on (1) the state of Palestine, and (2) the human rights of Palestinians.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL8338
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/10/2020 answer text <p>Her Majesty's Government policy continues to focus on working toward peace, and a sovereign, prosperous Palestinian state, living side by side with a safe and secure Israel. That is why we are a leading donor to the Palestinian Authority and why we have put such emphasis on strengthening Palestinian institutions. Our policy also holds at the core defending Freedom of Religion or Belief, and championing human rights. This is a policy priority for the UK and we will continue to work to improve the lives of Palestinians.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 06/10/2020 14:46:14 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

1235945

	registered interest
	date	21/09/2020
	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	Palestinians: International Cooperation
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what (1) representations they have made, and (2) advice they have given, to the Palestinian Authority, about the Palestinian Authority’s attendance at meetings with the governments of Israel, the United Arab Emirates and the United States concerning negotiations on the future of Palestine.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL8339
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/10/2020 answer text <p>The UK is actively encouraging both parties back to dialogue. The Foreign Secretary visited Israel and the OPTs on 24-25 August and encouraged the leaders of Israel and the Palestinians to build on the momentum of the UAE-Israel-Bahrain announcements, and suspension of annexation plans. We profoundly hope that this moment can be used as a step towards direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians, as there can be no substitute in order to reach a two-state solution and a lasting peace.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 06/10/2020 14:45:35 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

1235947

	registered interest
	date	21/09/2020
	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	Israel: Palestinians
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they plan to take to support (1) Fatou Bensouda, and (2) the International Criminal Court, in the investigation of the government of Israel for alleged war crimes in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL8341
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/10/2020 answer text <p>We respect the independence of the Court in these matters.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 06/10/2020 14:46:29 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

1235948

	registered interest
	date	21/09/2020
	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	Balfour Declaration
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent steps they have taken to ensure that the Balfour Declaration is upheld, and in particular, the statement that “nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine”.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL8342
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/10/2020 answer text <p>Israel is a thriving democracy with a long-standing commitment to equality for all. Defending Freedom of Religion or Belief, and championing human rights, is a policy priority for the UK. We encourage the Israeli Government to do all it can to uphold the values of equality for all enshrined in its laws.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 06/10/2020 14:44:45 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

1235949

	registered interest
	date	21/09/2020
	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	Israel: Palestinians
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 3 September (HL7829), what advice they have given to the Palestinian Authority about how people in Palestine should respond to any attacks by the government of Israel.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL8343
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/10/2020 answer text <p>The UK has urged Israel and the Palestinian Authority to work together to meet their obligations under the Oslo Accords. We call on all parties to abide by International Humanitarian Law and to promote peace, stability and security. We will continue to press Israel and the Palestinians strongly on the need to refrain from taking actions, which make peace more difficult.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 06/10/2020 14:44:21 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge