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1645554

registered interest
date	19/06/2023
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: Baha'i Faith
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 his Department has made of the implications for his policies of reports of the arrest of four Baha'i leaders in Iran on 1 May 2023.
tabling member constituency	Coventry North West
tabling member printed	Taiwo Owatemi
uin	190140
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2023 answer text <p>The UK unequivocally condemns the persecution of religious minorities in Iran. We are appalled by reports of the regime's increased detentions of Baha'is, as well as expropriation of land and destruction of homes of the Baha'i community. On 20 December 2022, the Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), Fiona Bruce, expressed the UK's condemnation of Iran's imprisonment of Baha'i leaders. We raise FoRB and wider human rights issues with the regime at all appropriate opportunities, and we continue to work closely with our international partners to hold Iran to account for its dire human rights record.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 27/06/2023 16:14:40 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4779 label Biography information for Taiwo Owatemi

1645181

registered interest
date	15/06/2023
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	Shadi Shahidzadeh
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has made representations to the Iranian authorities on the loss of contact between Shadi Shahidzadeh and her family since her arrest.
tabling member constituency	Coventry North West
tabling member printed	Taiwo Owatemi
uin	189925
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2023 answer text <p>The UK unequivocally condemns the persecution of religious minorities in Iran. We are appalled by reports of the regime's increased detentions of Baha'is, as well as expropriation of land and destruction of homes of the Baha'i community. We recognise the specific risks Baha'i individuals face in Iran, including false accusations of links to foreign governments. We therefore weigh our actions very carefully, noting that establishing a link to the UK could put people at further risk. We stand up for the Baha'i community and other oppressed minorities in Iran by raising these and wider human rights issues with the regime at all appropriate opportunities, and we work closely with our international partners to hold Iran to account for its dire human rights record.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 22/06/2023 12:44:32 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4779 label Biography information for Taiwo Owatemi

1610114

registered interest
date	14/04/2023
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	al-Aqsa Mosque
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 consequences for his policies of the recent raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli forces.
tabling member constituency	Coventry North West
tabling member printed	Taiwo Owatemi
uin	180247
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/04/2023 answer text <p>As The Foreign Secretary said in his statement on 7 April, the UK condemns Israeli police violence at the Al Aqsa Mosque. When Israeli security forces conduct operations, they must ensure they are proportionate and in accordance with international law. The UK is a strong supporter of freedom of religion or belief and calls for places of worship to be respected. We continue to value Jordan's important role as custodian of the holy sites in Jerusalem. As the subsequent rocket fire from Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza shows, incidents such as those at Al Aqsa can be the trigger for a cycle of violence.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 19/04/2023 12:02:21 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4779 label Biography information for Taiwo Owatemi

1465273

registered interest
date	24/05/2022
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	India: Visas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when she expects eVisas to be restored for UK citizens visiting India.
tabling member constituency	Coventry North West
tabling member printed	Taiwo Owatemi
uin	8199
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/05/2022 answer text <p>We regularly raise our concerns regarding our exclusion from the list of countries eligible for e-visas with the Government of India (GoI). Most recently, the Foreign Secretary raised this matter with her Indian counterpart on 31 March during her visit to India. It is for the GoI to determine the types and validity of the visas it offers. British nationals can continue to use the GoI's regular/paper visa application services for all visa categories. However, we will continue to work closely with the GoI on this issue and update the India Travel Advice with the latest information on any changes to India's visa rules.</p> answering member constituency Chelmsford answering member printed Vicky Ford question first answered 31/05/2022 10:15:06 answering member 4674 label Biography information for Vicky Ford
tabling member	4779 label Biography information for Taiwo Owatemi

1280568

registered interest
date	26/01/2021
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	Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu
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 discussions he is having with his Ugandan counterpart on the home imprisonment of presidential candidate, Bobby Wine.
tabling member constituency	Coventry North West
tabling member printed	Taiwo Owatemi
uin	143926
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2021 answer text <p>I [Minister Duddridge] tweeted on 19 January about the treatment of Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, and our High Commissioner in Kampala pressed the Ugandan authorities to end these unacceptable restrictions on his liberty. I [Minister Duddridge] welcome the High Court of Uganda's decision of 25 January that the detention of Kyagulanyi was unconstitutional and unlawful and that these restrictions have been lifted. The British High Commissioner in Kampala continues to meet political actors from all parties and met Kyagulanyi on 27 January. They discussed the political situation in Uganda, the restrictions to political freedoms before and after the elections and the electoral process. The High Commissioner has urged all parties to reject violence, engage in peaceful dialogue and follow due process to address any electoral irregularities. As a long-standing partner to Uganda, and a steadfast advocate for Ugandan democracy, the UK will continue to follow post-election developments closely.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 02/02/2021 15:06:43 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	4779 label Biography information for Taiwo Owatemi

1280569

registered interest
date	26/01/2021
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	Human Rights: Prisoners
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 steps he is taking to help ensure the protection of human rights defenders imprisoned and at risk from covid-19, throughout the world.
tabling member constituency	Coventry North West
tabling member printed	Taiwo Owatemi
uin	143927
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2021 answer text <p>The UK strongly supports human rights defenders worldwide to enable them to carry out their work safely and without fear. We regularly assess how we can enhance our ability to make a positive difference, including in the context of the increased risks posed by the Covid-19 outbreak.</p><p>In July 2019, the UK set out its ongoing dedication to support and protect human right defenders in the document &quot;UK Support for Human Rights Defenders&quot;. The publication makes clear that our diplomatic network will work with and alongside Non Governmental Organisation representatives and human rights defenders to address the challenges they face. This includes human rights defenders who are detained, on trial or imprisoned.</p><p>On 4 June 2020, the UK joined human rights Ambassadors from six other European nations to issue a statement highlighting the importance of ensuring a safe enabling environment for human rights defenders. The statement made clear that states have a responsibility to ensure that any emergency powers in place to combat Covid-19 are not used as tools to repress civil society, marginal groups or populations as a whole.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 03/02/2021 17:37:41 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4779 label Biography information for Taiwo Owatemi

1280570

registered interest
date	26/01/2021
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	USA: Genito-urinary Medicine
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 plans he has to work with the US administration improve support for (a) women’s health and (b) the work of sexual reproductive rights organisations.
tabling member constituency	Coventry North West
tabling member printed	Taiwo Owatemi
uin	143928
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2021 answer text <p>The UK is a proud champion of sexual and reproductive health and rights. We look forward to working with the US government on this shared priority that saves lives and empowers women and girls around the world to claim their rights. This year the UK will use its G7 Presidency to spearhead international action on gender equality.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 01/02/2021 12:21:34 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	4779 label Biography information for Taiwo Owatemi

1273211

registered interest
date	30/12/2020
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	Travel: Coronavirus
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 documentation British citizens will require to qualify for a travel exemption to countries that have banned travel from the UK as a result of the emergence of the VUI-202012/01 covid-19 variant.
tabling member constituency	Coventry North West
tabling member printed	Taiwo Owatemi
uin	133229
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>International travel is increasingly restricted in the UK. Different rules apply in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. For example, in England you must not leave home including to travel abroad, unless you have a legally permitted reason to do so, such as for essential work purposes. British nationals, who are intending to travel on the basis of a legally permitted reason, should check and monitor FCDO travel advice for the country they are planning travel to, including local restrictions. Travel Advice will be updated as soon as possible when there are changes to entry restrictions overseas, however, these are sometimes implemented with little prior warning.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 11/01/2021 14:48:42 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4779 label Biography information for Taiwo Owatemi

1271325

registered interest
date	15/12/2020
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	Saudi Arabia: Detainees
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 discussions he has had with his counterparts in Saudi Arabia on the alleged inhumane treatment of African and other migrants in Saudi Arabian detention centres.
tabling member constituency	Coventry North West
tabling member printed	Taiwo Owatemi
uin	130233
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/12/2020 answer text <p>We are concerned by reports of conditions in migrant detention centres. I raised our concerns on migrant detention centres with the Saudi Ambassador to the UK on 16 November. We are monitoring the situation closely, as we always do on human rights issues.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 22/12/2020 14:35:02 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4779 label Biography information for Taiwo Owatemi

1229470

registered interest
date	28/08/2020
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	Poland: LGBT+ People
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 steps he has taken to hold discussions with his Polish counterpart on alleged human rights abuses against LGBTIQ+ communities since the recent election of President Duda in that country.
tabling member constituency	Coventry North West
tabling member printed	Taiwo Owatemi
uin	82474
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2020 answer text <p>The UK is implacably opposed to all forms of discrimination and committed to promoting and protecting the rights and freedoms of LGBT people in all circumstances. Our Embassy in Warsaw is working actively on this agenda: it is engaged in dialogue with both civil society and the Polish Government, as well as with our diplomatic partners. It will continue to work with the LGBT community in Poland to identify opportunities to tackle discrimination and promote inclusion.</p><p>The Embassy has established itself as one of the diplomatic missions in Warsaw that is most active on the LGBT agenda. During last year's Pride season, it brought the diplomatic community in Warsaw together to endorse a joint letter to the Polish Prime Minister expressing support for LGBT equality and respect for human rights, which over 50 diplomatic missions signed. In January, it hosted a roundtable on the role of business and NGOs in promoting LGBT rights, bringing the Polish business and LGBT communities together to discuss how to jointly build a more inclusive society. This year, the Embassy flew the rainbow flag over the weekend of 20/21 June as part of its activity to promote Pride month. The Embassy continues to work closely with NGOs such as the Campaign Against Homophobia and Polish Society for Anti-Discrimination Law on projects to improve the situation of LGBT people in Poland. We will continue to work through our Embassy in Warsaw and through international organisations, including the UN, OSCE, the Council of Europe and the Commonwealth, to promote tolerance and to fight discrimination against LGBT people.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 08/09/2020 12:07:44 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	4779 label Biography information for Taiwo Owatemi