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917415

registered interest
date	05/06/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Rwanda: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda in 2020, what steps he has taken to encourage the Rwandan President to (a) release political prisoners and (b) lift restrictions on the freedom of the press.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	150145
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/06/2018 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary met Rwandan President Paul Kagame at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on 17 April where we discussed human rights and democratic development in Rwanda. We will continue to speak candidly with Rwanda, raising concerns about human rights, freedom of expression, media freedoms and the lack of political space.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 13/06/2018 14:18:09 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

917419

registered interest
date	05/06/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Rwanda: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to the Rwandan Government on ensuring the safety of Rwandan exiles (a) in the UK and (b) abroad.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	150147
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/06/2018 answer text <p>When the Foreign Secretary met Rwandan President Paul Kagame at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on 17 April, he raised the case of alleged threats to Rwandan dissidents resident in the United Kingdom and abroad, making clear that the UK takes a zero tolerance approach to violence and threats of violence.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 13/06/2018 14:16:52 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

890330

registered interest
date	24/04/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Kashmir: Human Rights
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle alleged human rights abuses in Indian-occupied Kashmir.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	137585
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/04/2018 answer text <p>We recognise that there are human rights concerns in India-administered Kashmir. We have recently discussed this situation in India-administered Kashmir with representatives of the Indian Government. We encourage all States to ensure that their domestic laws are in line with international standards. The FCO believes that any allegations of human rights abuses must be investigated thoroughly, promptly and transparently.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 30/04/2018 14:44:28 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

890331

registered interest
date	24/04/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Kashmir: Human Rights
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that Commonwealth citizens in disputed Kashmir territories have their human rights upheld.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	137586
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/04/2018 answer text <p>The British Government encourages all states to ensure that their domestic laws meet international human rights standards. We raise the issue of Kashmir, including human rights, with the Governments of India and Pakistan. The British Government also works with the Indian and Pakistani Governments to build capacity and share expertise to tackle challenges, including the promotion and protection of human rights.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 30/04/2018 14:50:53 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

882685

registered interest
date	13/04/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Sierra Leone: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made the political situation in Sierra Leone’s since the presidential elections in April 2018; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure peace and stability in that country.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	135747
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/04/2018 answer text <p>Following the victory of President Maada Bio in the Presidential run-off in Sierra Leone on 4 April, there were sporadic outbreaks of violence, but the country remained largely calm. The President issued a statement condemning the violence and has initiated a cross-party committee to address incidents of political violence and intimidation across the country.</p><p>The UK worked closely with Sierra Leone on election preparations and has done considerable work on policing and security sector reform to support stability in the country. We were pleased to see the Sierra Leone Police and security services respond well to the challenges of the election period. We will continue to work with the new administration to promote inclusive sustainable development in Sierra Leone.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 18/04/2018 15:30:21 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

844703

registered interest
date	20/02/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Trinidad and Tobago: British Nationals Abroad
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What support his Department is providing to the families of British citizens murdered in Trinidad and Tobago and to the investigating authorities in that country.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	903904
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2018 answer text <p>Our dedicated consular team in London supports families bereaved through murder committed overseas. They work with officials across our network to provide information about the local police and legal system and guidance on repatriation. They also provide updates on investigations and trials. We cannot interfere in judicial process or police investigation of another country, just as we would not accept such interference in the UK.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 20/02/2018 17:12:23 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

822981

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	International Decade for People of African Descent
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what plans his Department has to mark the UN International Decade for People of African Descent.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	122664
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2018 answer text <p>Her Majesty's Government has no specific plans to mark the UN International Decade for People of African Descent. However, the total elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance remains a high priority for the UK.</p><p>Domestically, the UK has one of the strongest legislative frameworks in the world in place to protect communities from hostility, violence and bigotry and we keep it under review to ensure that it remains effective and appropriate in the face of new and emerging threats.</p><p>Internationally, we work through the United Nations to ensure the international community focuses on strengthening national, regional and international legal frameworks, in order to make a reality of the protections contained in the United Nations International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 23/01/2018 17:14:49 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

822982

registered interest
date	15/01/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	International Decade for People of African Descent
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, for what reasons his Department was not represented at the UN Regional Meeting on People of African Descent of 23 to 24 November 2017 in Geneva.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	122665
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2018 answer text <p>Her Majesty's Government was represented at the UN Regional Meeting on People of African Descent on 23 to 24 November 2017 by officials from our mission in Geneva. We actively contributed to the European Union's opening statement and to the 'Outcome document' which was agreed by all states present.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 23/01/2018 17:15:45 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

795365

registered interest
date	27/11/2017
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Côte d'Ivoire: Human Trafficking
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to tackle the trafficking of citizens from Ivory Coast.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	115786
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2017 answer text <p>Tackling modern slavery is a domestic and foreign policy priority for the British Government, with personal commitment from the Prime Minister. In September, the Prime Minister launched a Call to Action to End Forced Labour, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking at the UN General Assembly. President Ouattara endorsed the Call to Action on behalf of the Government of Côte d'Ivoire at the event. We are supporting Côte d'Ivoire's efforts to ensure its effective implementation.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 04/12/2017 14:38:23 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

795367

registered interest
date	27/11/2017
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Côte d'Ivoire: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to monitor the political situation in the Ivory Coast?
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	115788
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2017 answer text <p>​Our Embassy in Abidjan monitors the situation and regularly engages with the Government of Côte d'Ivoire. My Rt. Hon. Friend Tobias Ellwood MP visited Côte d'Ivoire in March this year, when he was Minister for Africa, and the Foreign Secretary was in Côte d'Ivoire last week for the EU-AU Summit, when he had a short meeting with President Ouattara.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 04/12/2017 14:41:40 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle