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1662250

registered interest
date	20/09/2023
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	Iran: Nuclear Power
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 government of Iran’s recent decision to withdraw accreditation from several inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency.
tabling member printed	Lord Shinkwin
uin	HL10381
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/10/2023 answer text <p>As stated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General, Iran's decision to withdraw accreditation from several experienced IAEA inspectors, including experts with unique knowledge of uranium enrichment technology, affects in a direct and severe way the ability of the IAEA to effectively conduct its inspections in Iran. The removal of accreditations on 16 September means that approximately one third of the core group of the Agency's most experienced inspectors cannot work in Iran. This action highlights Iran's increasing lack of cooperation with the IAEA - this cooperation is vital to provide assurances that Iran's nuclear programme is exclusively peaceful.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 05/10/2023 15:13:06 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4557 label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin

1599707

registered interest
date	27/02/2023
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	Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Ministers have had with Home Office Ministers concerning the proscription of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps; and what the outcome of those discussions was.
tabling member printed	Lord Shinkwin
uin	HL5951
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2023 answer text <p>The list of proscribed organisations is kept under careful review, but we do not routinely comment on whether an organisation is or is not under consideration for proscription. The UK maintains sanctions on over 300 Iranian individuals and entities including in relation to human rights violations, counter-proliferation, regional activity and terrorism. That includes sanctioning the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps in its entirety.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 09/03/2023 17:06:39 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4557 label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin

1599741

registered interest
date	27/02/2023
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	Israel: Palestinians
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 that Hamas has located three rocket launch sites close to schools in Gaza City.
tabling member printed	Lord Shinkwin
uin	HL5952
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2023 answer text <p>The UK remains resolute in its commitment to Israel's security. Our position on Hamas is clear: we condemn Hamas' attacks against civilians which are unacceptable and unjustifiable. We continue to call upon Hamas and other terrorist groups to permanently end their incitement and indiscriminate rocket fire against Israel. Hamas must renounce violence, recognise Israel and accept previously signed agreements.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 09/03/2023 17:13:18 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4557 label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin

1599742

registered interest
date	27/02/2023
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	Iran: Yemen
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what recent assessment they have made of reports that France seized a shipment of more than 2,000 Iranian assault rifles headed to Houthi groups in Yemen.
tabling member printed	Lord Shinkwin
uin	HL5953
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2023 answer text <p>Iran continues to breach UNSCR 2216 and undermine UN-led peace efforts by providing material support for the Houthis. There is extensive evidence of this in the UN Yemen Panel of Experts report published 21 February 2022, much of which is provided by maritime interdictions conducted by the UK and its partners. The widely reported seizure of more weapons in January by France and in February by the UK would appear to be further examples of this. We urge Iran to uphold their obligations under international law and cease activity which has escalated the conflict and threatened civilian lives.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 09/03/2023 17:14:20 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4557 label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin

1316959

registered interest
date	20/05/2021
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	UN World Conference against Racism
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports about the possibility of (1) antisemitism, and (2) anti-Israel sentiment, at events marking the anniversary of the 2001 World Conference Against Racism in Durban
tabling member printed	Lord Shinkwin
uin	HL452
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2021 answer text <p>The United Kingdom is committed to combatting all forms of racism, including anti-Semitism, both at home and abroad. We believe that one of the most effective ways to tackle injustices and advocate respect among different religious and racial groups is to encourage all states to uphold their human rights obligations. Some of the anti-Semitic actions and speeches in and around the 2001 Durban conference and its various follow-up events gave rise to serious concerns. We will consider UK attendance in the light of developments between now and the commemoration event, including the likelihood of any recurrence of anti-Semitism.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/06/2021 12:03:04 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4557 label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin

1316960

registered interest
date	20/05/2021
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	UN World Conference against Racism
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to make a statement regarding the Durban IV event commemorating the 2001 World Conference Against Racism in Durban.
tabling member printed	Lord Shinkwin
uin	HL453
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2021 answer text <p>The United Kingdom is committed to combatting all forms of racism, including anti-Semitism, both at home and abroad. We believe that one of the most effective ways to tackle injustices and advocate respect among different religious and racial groups is to encourage all states to uphold their human rights obligations. Some of the anti-Semitic actions and speeches in and around the 2001 Durban conference and its various follow-up events gave rise to serious concerns. We will consider UK attendance in the light of developments between now and the commemoration event, including the likelihood of any recurrence of anti-Semitism.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 07/06/2021 12:03:22 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4557 label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin

1290189

registered interest
date	25/02/2021
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: Terrorism
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that the Palestinian Authority contributed to the salaries of prisoners convicted of terrorists offences in 2020.
tabling member printed	Lord Shinkwin
uin	HL13716
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/03/2021 answer text We are clear that the prisoner payments system should be reformed. The UK has raised the need for reform at the highest levels of the Palestinian Authority (PA), including when the Foreign Secretary visited the Occupied Palestinian Territories in August 2020. answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 11/03/2021 17:42:58 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4557 label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin

1290190

registered interest
date	25/02/2021
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: Curriculum
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that material inciting violence against (1) Israel, and (2) Jews, has been included in the Palestinian Authority's school curriculum.
tabling member printed	Lord Shinkwin
uin	HL13717
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/03/2021 answer text The UK is concerned about allegations of incitement in Palestinian Authority (PA) textbooks and lobbied European partners to conduct a thorough, independent review of the textbooks. To ensure the final report is representative, the study has been extended to include a sample of textbooks introduced for school year 2020-21. Consequently, the study will be completed in early 2021. We have regular discussions with the EU to encourage them to finalise the report as soon as possible. answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 11/03/2021 17:42:30 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4557 label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin

1288371

registered interest
date	22/02/2021
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 representations they have made to the President of the United States to support the resumption of direct talks between the government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
tabling member printed	Lord Shinkwin
uin	HL13514
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2021 answer text <p>The UK works closely with the US on matters relating to the Middle East Peace Process and we will continue to work closely with the US Administration, as we would normally do, on a variety of issues.</p><p>Only the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian Authority can determine the needs and aspirations of their people. However, we have encouraged them to resume cooperation and work towards further dialogue. Peace will only come through negotiations between the parties, but international action has a role in facilitating progress. Meanwhile, the parties should do all they can to reverse the negative trends - including systematic settlement expansion and demolitions in the West Bank, violence and incitement, and the dire situation in Gaza.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 08/03/2021 16:35:46 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4557 label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin

1230879

registered interest
date	02/09/2020
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	Maira Shahbaz
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Pakistan about the ruling of Lahore High Court on the legality of the marriage and religious conversion of Maira Shahbaz, in the light of (1) reports that she was abducted at gunpoint by the man to whom she was subsequently married, and (2) the earlier ruling of the Faisalabad and District Sessions Court that she was underage at the time of the marriage.
tabling member printed	Lord Shinkwin
uin	HL7714
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2020 answer text <p>We are closely monitoring Maira Shahbaz's case following her reported abduction in April. The UK Government strongly condemns the forced marriage and forced conversion of women and girls.</p><p>We are concerned about women's and girls' rights and ongoing reports of forced marriage and forced conversion in Pakistan of women and girls from religious minorities such as Hindus, Christians and Sikhs.</p><p>We regularly raise our concerns about Freedom of Religion or Belief, women and girl's rights and gender equality with the government of Pakistan at a senior level. Most recently, I raised our human rights concerns with Pakistan's Minister for Human Rights, Dr Shireen Mazari, on 15 July.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 10/09/2020 15:10:33 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4557 label Biography information for Lord Shinkwin