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1696551
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2024-03-18
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Afghanistan: Taliban more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government how many Taliban leaders they have sanctioned using Magnitsky-style sanctions since 2021; and how many sanctions they have imposed in response to the suppression of the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL3308 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-15more like thismore than 2024-04-15
answer text <p>The UK continues to meet our obligations under the United Nations sanctions regime relating to Afghanistan through the Afghanistan Sanctions (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which came into force on 31 December 2020. The Government has not introduced any Global Human Rights sanctions against the Taliban since they took power in 2021, but we keep all evidence and potential designations under close review. More broadly, officials from the UK Mission to Afghanistan regularly press Taliban acting ministers on human rights abuses in Afghanistan, including against women and girls.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2024-04-15T11:06:22.743Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-15T11:06:22.743Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1696552
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2024-03-18
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Iran: Human Rights more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government how many Iranian leaders they have sanctioned using Magnitsky-style sanctions since the death of Masha Amini in 2022; and how many sanctions they have imposed on those responsible for the suppression of the rights of women and girls in Iran. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL3309 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-03more like thismore than 2024-04-03
answer text <p>Mahsa Amini's death is a shocking reminder of the repression faced by women in Iran. Since October 2022, we have sanctioned 94 individuals or entities for human rights abuses under the Iran sanctions regime. This includes senior decision makers responsible for enforcing Iran's mandatory hijab law, the Minister for Culture and Islamic Guidance, the Mayor of Tehran and the Iranian Police spokesperson. Individuals in the Iranian judiciary and Tehran metro were also sanctioned for their involvement in imposing and enforcing the mandatory hijab law. We will continue to raise women and girls' rights issues at all appropriate opportunities with the Iranian Government.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2024-04-03T15:54:49.51Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-03T15:54:49.51Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1696570
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2024-03-18
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Republic of Ireland: Defence more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Secretary of State for Defence or the Minister for Armed Forces attended the meeting between the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and Micheál Martin, the Republic of Ireland’s Minister for Defence, in London on 13 December 2023; and what defence-related matters were discussed. more like this
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Lord Rogan more like this
uin HL3327 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-03more like thismore than 2024-04-03
answer text <p>Neither the Secretary of State for Defence nor the Minister for Armed Forces attended the meeting in question. The Foreign Secretary and the Tánaiste discussed a wide range of foreign policy, defence and security matters, including international development, peacekeeping, the Israel-Gaza conflict, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the shared threat we face from malign state actors.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2024-04-03T15:54:08.957Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-03T15:54:08.957Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2478
label Biography information for Lord Rogan more like this
1696574
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2024-03-18
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Hamas: Hostage Taking more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they have taken, together with allies, to persuade those holding Israeli citizens hostage in Gaza to release them without delay. more like this
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The Lord Bishop of Southwark more like this
uin HL3331 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-03more like thismore than 2024-04-03
answer text <p>The UK Government has been working with partners across the region to secure the release of hostages. The Foreign Secretary met with hostage families on 18 March, reaffirming the UK's commitment to see the release of all hostages.</p><p>We have been clear that the release of all hostages is one of the vital elements for a lasting peace. The Government continues to call for an immediate humanitarian pause to allow for the release of hostages.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2024-04-03T15:52:23.177Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-03T15:52:23.177Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4345
label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Southwark more like this
1696575
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2024-03-18
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Hamas more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to impede Hamas acquiring or retaining the resources to make war. more like this
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The Lord Bishop of Southwark more like this
uin HL3332 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-08more like thismore than 2024-04-08
answer text <p>As we have said, removing Hamas' capacity to launch attacks against Israel and Hamas no longer being in charge of Gaza are among the vital elements for a lasting peace.</p><p>The UK has already imposed sanctions on key figures in Hamas' leadership, disrupting the terrorist group's financial networks which sustain their operation, including from Iran. A third tranche of sanctions was announced by FCDO in January. On 27 March the UK announced further sanctions on individuals linked to a Hamas-supporting media network. The UK continues to work closely with our partners to identify further opportunities to disrupt Hamas' financial networks, including cutting off access to funding being used to carry out atrocities.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2024-04-08T13:39:10.807Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-08T13:39:10.807Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4345
label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Southwark more like this
1696576
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2024-03-18
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Gaza: Israel more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reported allegations by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East of widespread abuse of Gazans detained by Israel during the war with Hamas. more like this
tabling member printed
The Lord Bishop of Southwark more like this
uin HL3333 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-03more like thismore than 2024-04-03
answer text <p>We have expressed our grave concern about the shocking reports of ill-treatment of Palestinian detainees in Israeli military detention. The UK Government is clear that administrative detention should only be used when it is justified in accordance with international law. Those under detention should either be charged or released. We ask Israel to secure improvements in its detention practices.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2024-04-03T15:55:30.53Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-03T15:55:30.53Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4345
label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Southwark more like this
1696577
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2024-03-18
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Gaza: Israel more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the extent to which the government of Israel is depriving the civilian population in Gaza of objects indispensable to their survival, including by inhibiting of relief supplies. more like this
tabling member printed
The Lord Bishop of Southwark more like this
uin HL3334 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-03more like thismore than 2024-04-03
answer text <p>As an occupying power in Gaza, Israel has a responsibility to ensure aid is made available for civilians.</p><p>We have set out the action that must be taken to allow more aid into Gaza, including: an immediate humanitarian pause and stop in fighting to get more aid in and the hostages out; increased capacity for aid distribution inside Gaza; increased access for aid through land routes and a fully open Ashdod Port; an expansion of the types of humanitarian assistance allowed into Gaza, such as shelter and items critical for infrastructure repair; and the provision of electricity, water and telecommunications.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2024-04-03T15:49:42.007Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-03T15:49:42.007Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4345
label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Southwark more like this
1696351
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-03-14more like thismore than 2024-03-14
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Arab States: Motor Sports more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government on which occasions in the past five years a UK ambassador to Bahrain, Saudi Arabia or Qatar has been a guest of the government, a government body or the F1 governing body, at F1 races. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Scriven more like this
uin HL3297 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-03more like thismore than 2024-04-03
answer text <p>All FCDO Staff are expected to maintain the highest standards of propriety and regularity at all times in line with the Civil Service Code and Diplomatic Service Code. It is recognised across HMG that, for example, the exchange of gifts and hospitality have long been an important part of building relations, particularly overseas. The motorsport industry provides significant economic opportunities for the UK, generating over £10 billion in revenue each year, and UK Ambassadors to Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have regularly attended F1 events as part of their official duties. Offers of gifts or hospitality to FCDO officials are recorded and regularly audited under our management assurance processes.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2024-04-03T12:42:26.333Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-03T12:42:26.333Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4333
label Biography information for Lord Scriven more like this
1695941
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Jimmy Lai more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the call made by the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture on 8 March that Hong Kong and China investigate the admission of evidence allegedly obtained by torture in the trial of Jimmy Lai, and (2) the statement by Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC that evidence which appears to have been procured by torture may be used in proceedings against Jimmy Lai. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL3226 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-28more like thismore than 2024-03-28
answer text <p>On 8 March the UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative, UK Mission to the World Trade Organization (WTO), UN and Other International Organisations (Geneva) highlighted the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture's comments and noted the allegation that some evidence to be used to prosecute Jimmy Lai had been obtained through the torture of Andy Li. Article 15 of the Convention against Torture, which China has ratified, prohibits the use of statements established to have been made as a result of torture in court proceedings. We are clear that no evidence gained via torture can be valid evidence.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2024-03-28T12:59:16.92Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-28T12:59:16.92Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1695942
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Pakistan: Ahmadiyya more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 11 March (HL2717), whether they will specifically raise with the government of Pakistan why Ahmadi Muslims were not included on the single electoral list with all other voters in the recent elections in that country. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL3227 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-28more like thismore than 2024-03-28
answer text <p>On 22 March I met with Pakistan's newly-appointed Foreign Secretary Ishaq Dar to discuss the inclusivity of the elections and the rights of religious minorities. We will continue to raise human rights issues affecting the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in engagements with the new government and reaffirm the importance of Pakistan respecting the voting rights of all religious communities.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2024-03-28T16:58:44.347Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-28T16:58:44.347Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this