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1124644

registered interest
date	02/05/2019
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	Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Property
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many properties that they own abroad have been sold by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and its agencies since 2015; and what is the total revenue that they have received from such sales.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL15512
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/05/2019 answer text <p>​From April 2015 to March 2019, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) sold 62 overseas properties for a total value of £531.9m, comprising of the sale of the Bangkok compound for £426.4m in FY 2017-18, with the remaining 60 properties amounting to £105.5m. There were no sales by FCO Agencies (Wilton Park and FCO Services).</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 15/05/2019 13:18:31 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

1047838

registered interest
date	24/01/2019
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	Malaysia: Capital Punishment
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 Malaysia regarding the use of the death penalty.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL13116
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2019 answer text <p>The Malaysian government is fully aware of our position on capital punishment and we continue to raise this issue at the highest levels.</p><p>We warmly welcome the Malaysian Cabinet’s announcement in October 2018 to abolish the death penalty. We hope the necessary legislation is introduced in the Malaysian Parliament as soon as possible.</p><p>The Foreign Secretary discussed our support for human rights reforms in Malaysia, including on the death penalty with his counterpart, Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah, during his visit to Kuala Lumpur 3-4 January.</p><p>The Minister for Asia and the Pacific encouraged early progress on the abolition of the death penalty with the Malaysian authorities during his visit to Malaysia in October 2018.</p><p>Our High Commission in Kuala Lumpur continues to raise this issue in their discussions with the Malaysian government.</p><p>​</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 05/02/2019 12:25:16 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

1047839

registered interest
date	24/01/2019
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	The Gambia: Capital Punishment
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 the Gambia regarding the use of the death penalty.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL13117
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>Since President Barrow's Government came into power in early 2017 the UK has welcomed and supported the increased focus on respect for human rights, including the steps taken towards abolishing the death penalty. In September 2017 The Gambian Government signed the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil &amp; Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty. This has resulted in a moratorium on the death penalty in The Gambia.</p><p>It is the long-standing policy of the UK to oppose the death penalty in all circumstances as a matter of principle. We consider its use undermines human dignity, that there is no conclusive evidence of its deterrent value, and that any miscarriage of justice leading to its imposition is irreversible and irreparable. The UK plays a leading role in pressing for the reduced use of the death penalty overseas, through multilateral institutions including the UN, and through targeted bilateral interventions.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 04/02/2019 17:59:23 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

1047840

registered interest
date	24/01/2019
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	Indonesia: Capital Punishment
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 Indonesia regarding the use of the death penalty.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL13118
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>We have repeatedly made representations about the use of the death penalty to the Indonesian Government at the highest levels, most recently during my visit to Indonesia on 29-30 October 2018. We shall continue to do so.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 04/02/2019 17:57:24 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

994719

registered interest
date	25/10/2018
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	Commonwealth: LGBT+ People
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they have taken to support equality for LGBT people in the Commonwealth.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL11035
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2018 answer text <p>As host of the 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in April, we ensured that equality issues were raised throughout the week, including at Head of Government and Foreign Minister Level. In her speech to Commonwealth Forums, the Prime Minister expressed regret that discriminatory legislation continues to affect the lives of people across the Commonwealth, criminalising same-sex relations and failing to protect women and girls. The Prime Minister was clear that the UK stands ready to support any Commonwealth member wanting to reform outdated legislation that makes such discrimination possible. We have since announced a £5.6m programme working with civil society organisations to support those countries who might wish to reform discriminatory legislation. As Chair-in-Office of the Commonwealth, the UK will continue to raise the importance of countering all forms of discrimination, including on the basis of gender and sexual orientation.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 02/11/2018 13:12:34 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

994720

registered interest
date	25/10/2018
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	Commonwealth: Abortion
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they are taking steps to support abortion law reform in the Commonwealth; and if so, what are those steps.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL11036
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2018 answer text <p>There are no specific initiatives focused on abortion law reform in the Commonwealth. The Department for International Development, however, delivers reproductive health programmes in several Commonwealth countries that aim to increase access to family planning services, give women and girls more control over their lives, and reduce maternal deaths from unsafe abortion.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 02/11/2018 13:12:49 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

985003

registered interest
date	10/10/2018
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	Afghanistan: Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their latest assessment of the human rights situation in Afghanistan.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL10546
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2018 answer text <p>There has been significant progress on human rights in Afghanistan since 2001, particularly on women’s rights, freedom of speech and access to education. However, these gains are fragile and the overall human rights picture remains poor. The insurgency continues to be the biggest threat to human rights in Afghanistan, leading to a high number of civilian casualties and affecting access to education and health; and freedom of movement. In particular, there remain obstacles for women. The promotion of human rights in Afghanistan continues to be a priority for the UK. Further information on the human rights situation in Afghanistan can be found in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s Human Rights Report 2017.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 24/10/2018 16:00:50 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

985004

registered interest
date	10/10/2018
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	Benin: Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their latest assessment of the human rights situation in Benin.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL10547
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2018 answer text <p>The British Government strongly supports the delivery and upholding of human rights for all. Benin have made welcome progress on human rights, abolishing the death penalty and implementing the Children's Code, adopted in 2015.</p><p>The continued practice of ritual infanticide in Benin remains deeply troubling and we continue to urge the Government to eradicate this practice.</p><p>The Government of Benin continues to harmonize national legislation with international conventions, taking measures, particularly in the security sector, to improve the human rights situation.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 23/10/2018 12:01:44 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

985005

registered interest
date	10/10/2018
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	Gabon: Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their latest assessment of the human rights situation in Gabon.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL10548
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/10/2018 answer text <p>​The human rights situation in Gabon remains a matter of concern with continued allegations of serious and persistent human rights violations and abuses. The non-resident British Ambassador raised the need for progress on good governance, human rights and democratic issues when he met with President Bongo in September.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 18/10/2018 11:49:35 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

904261

registered interest
date	14/05/2018
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	South Sudan: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their latest assessment of the situation in South Sudan.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL7838
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/05/2018 answer text <p>The situation in South Sudan is appalling. Conflict has killed thousands and forced over 4 million to flee their homes. It has created a humanitarian catastrophe, food insecurity is at its worst in South Sudan's seven year history. An estimated 7 million people will need humanitarian assistance this year.</p><p>Only political stability can end the humanitarian crisis. We welcome the resumption of the High Level Revitalisation Forum (HLRF) talks on 17 May. However, we are disappointed that the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) signed by all parties in December has not held, and that the HLRF has so far failed to generate serious commitments from the parties to compromise.</p><p>We strongly condemn ongoing violations of the COHA, and urge the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to take immediate action to ensure that those who undermine the peace process face consequences for their actions, to leave the parties in no doubt about the region's commitment to peace.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 25/05/2018 12:21:24 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark