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1672484

registered interest
date	22/11/2023
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	Sudan: War Crimes
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 of atrocities, including ethnic cleansing and gender-based violence against women, across Sudan in recent months.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL501
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2023 answer text <p>The UK has consistently denounced all human rights violations that have taken place since the military coup on 25 October 2021, including the escalation in incidents since 15 April 2023. We condemn the ongoing attacks on innocent civilians by militias, particularly the Rapid Support Forces; this violence has all the hallmarks of ethnic cleansing. The UK, alongside the Troika (US &amp; Norway), issued a joint statement on 17 November condemning the reported mass killings including ethnic targeting of non-Arab and other communities, killings of traditional leaders, unjust detentions, and obstruction of humanitarian aid. We continue to denounce conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in Sudan including at the UN Human Rights Council and Security Council, and in a joint statement in July, alongside 15 other members, by the International Alliance on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict. The UK has enhanced its atrocity risk monitoring, including the monitoring of CRSV. The October UN Human Rights Council adopted the UK-led 'Sudan Core Group' resolution to establish a Fact-Finding Mission to ensure that credible allegations of human rights investigated impartially to support future accountability efforts.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 05/12/2023 12:55:39 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1672485

registered interest
date	22/11/2023
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 whether they discussed the repatriation of North Korean escapees to China with President Yuan of the Republic of Korea during his state visit; and, if so, what response they received from him.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL502
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2023 answer text <p>The UK is utilising all bilateral and multilateral channels to raise the issue of forced repatriation of Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) escapees by China. The Prime Minister held productive discussions with the Republic of Korea's (ROK) President Yoon during his state visit, which included China's forced repatriation of escapees and the wider human rights situation in the DPRK. 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.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 06/12/2023 17:37:31 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1672486

registered interest
date	22/11/2023
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: Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they discussed the United Nations Commission of Inquiry report into human rights violations in North Korea with President Yuan of the Republic of Korea during his state visit, specifically its finding that crimes against humanity have been committed; and whether they and the government of Korea intend jointly to raise the findings of the inquiry once Korea becomes a member of the UN Security Council.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL503
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2023 answer text <p>The UK supported the Republic of Korea's (ROK) election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for a 2-year term from 2024-6. They intend to lead discussions on peacekeeping, women's rights, cybersecurity, and also plan to increase focus on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). We intend to support the ROK's objectives in the UNSC and to deepen engagement on shared areas of interest including the human rights situation in the DPRK. The UK has repeatedly made clear that China and Russia blocking the Security Council's efforts to hold the DPRK to account sends a dangerous signal to states seeking to undermine international peace and security.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 06/12/2023 17:40:06 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1672491

registered interest
date	22/11/2023
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	British Committee for Iran Freedom
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 work in the UK of the British Committee for Iran Freedom.
tabling member printed	Lord Empey
uin	HL508
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2023 answer text <p>We are aware of the British Committee for Iran Freedom's work as well as its political affiliations. The FCDO believe that it is for all Iranians to ultimately determine the future of Iran.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 06/12/2023 17:46:55 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

1672492

registered interest
date	22/11/2023
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	Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy: Finance
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 sources of funding for the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy for their activities in the UK.
tabling member printed	Lord Empey
uin	HL509
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2023 answer text <p>The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not routinely make funding assessments on the UK not-for profit sector and has, therefore, not made any such assessment regarding the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 06/12/2023 17:18:19 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

1672503

registered interest
date	22/11/2023
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	Libya: Visits Abroad
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Foreign Secretary, Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton, plans to visit Libya.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL520
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2023 answer text <p>It is long-standing policy not to comment on Ministerial travel. To do so could compromise the integrity of protective security arrangements and affect the safety of the individuals involved.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 06/12/2023 17:50:47 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1672511

registered interest
date	22/11/2023
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	Belfast Agreement and European Convention on Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Lord Sharpe of Epsom on 20 November (HL Deb col 618), what steps they will take to (1) remain a member of the European Convention on Human Rights, and (2) protect the human rights infrastructure of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL528
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2023 answer text <p>The Government is firmly committed to upholding the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement and to protecting and respecting human rights. We will ensure a human rights framework that is up to date, and works for all the people of the United Kingdom.</p><p>The Prime Minister has made clear that if the European Court of Human Rights chooses to intervene against the express wishes of Parliament, the Government is prepared to do whatever is necessary.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 06/12/2023 17:48:49 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1672517

registered interest
date	22/11/2023
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	Ukraine Recovery Conference
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government which directorate produced the list of invitees for the recent Ukraine Recovery Conference; and what were the criteria for selection for the invitees.
tabling member printed	Viscount Waverley
uin	HL534
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2023 answer text <p><del class="ministerial">As co-hosts for the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC), the programme and attendance was agreed between the Governments of Ukraine and the UK. In addition to the countries and organisations who participated in previous URCs, we invited representatives from Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America, recognising the global economic consequences of the war. Over 500 international businesses participated - selected in coordination with the Department of Business and Trade - to promote the potential of the private sector to support Ukraine's recovery. Representatives from Ukrainian and international civil society were selected from a diverse range of sectors and representation across national, regional and local levels.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">As co-hosts for the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC), the programme and attendance was agreed between the Governments of Ukraine and the UK. In addition to the countries and organisations which participated in previous URCs, we invited representatives from Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America, recognising the global economic consequences of the war. Over 500 international businesses participated - selected in coordination with the Department of Business and Trade - to promote the potential of the private sector to support Ukraine's recovery. Representatives from Ukrainian and international civil society were selected from a diverse range of sectors at national, regional and local levels.</ins></p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 06/12/2023 17:27:28 question first ministerially corrected 06/12/2023 17:43:39 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon previous answer version 5823 answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

1672029

registered interest
date	21/11/2023
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	Religious Freedom: Employment
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 report by the Religious Freedom and Business corporation, in cooperation with the APPG for International Freedom of Religion or Belief, Building Freedom of Religion or Belief Through Faith-And-Belief Friendly Workplaces: A Call to Action, published on 20 November.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL456
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2023 answer text <p>The UK Government notes the report by the Religious Freedom and Business Foundation, in cooperation with the APPG for International Freedom of Religion or Belief,<em> Building Freedom of Religion or Belief Through Faith-And-Belief Friendly Workplaces: A Call to Action</em>, published on 20 November.</p><p>Promoting the right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is one of the UK's longstanding human rights priorities. As well as championing FoRB, we have consistently supported the UN Guiding Principles (UNGPs) on business and human rights, which are widely regarded as the authoritative international framework to steer practical action by Governments and businesses worldwide on this important agenda.</p><p>The Government is clear that it expects all UK businesses to respect human rights, including FoRB, throughout their operations, in line with the UNGPs.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 05/12/2023 17:10:40 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

1672057

registered interest
date	21/11/2023
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	Rohingya: Genocide
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to request a meeting of the UN Security Council to address the ongoing genocide of the Rohingya.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of St Albans
uin	HL484
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/11/2023 answer text <p>We continue to monitor the risk of further violence in Rakhine State, and to underline the need for humanitarian access and protection of civilians, including the Rohingya and other vulnerable groups. We continue to raise our concerns at the targeting of Rohingya and other minorities in multilateral fora and with international partners. On 15 November, the UK filed a joint declaration of intervention at the International Court of Justice in The Gambia's case which alleges Myanmar has perpetrated genocide against the Rohingya, in order to set out our interpretation of the relevant provisions of the Genocide Convention before the Court.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 27/11/2023 15:52:14 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4308 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans