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972712

registered interest
date	12/09/2018
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	Sudan: Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what reports from Sudan they have received over the past 12 months about (1) the arrest of opposition politicians, (2) violations of religious freedom, (3) the arrest of journalists and bloggers, (4) the suppression of publications, (5) the lashing of women for failing to wear acceptable clothing, and (6) statements by Field Marshal Bashir calling for the reintroduction of amputations and executions.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL10297
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/09/2018 answer text <p>Human rights remain a key priority for our engagement with the Government of Sudan, and we will continue to pursue our human rights objectives through the UK-Sudan Strategic Dialogue. During our recent visits to Sudan, the Minister for Africa, Harriett Baldwin MP, and I discussed the need for the Government of Sudan to make concerted efforts to improve the human rights situation.</p><p>We have received a number of reports of restrictions on freedom of expression and the media, including the detention of opposition figures, the arrest of journalists, and the suppression of publications. We regularly raise these at a senior level with the Government of Sudan. Freedom of expression is a basic human right and we continue to make clear to the Government of Sudan that the Sudanese people must be allowed to exercise their rights freely.</p><p>While there is generally freedom of worship in Sudan, our Embassy in Khartoum has had reports of a number of restrictions on freedom of religion or belief, including limitations to Christian school opening days, the demolition of churches, and the lashing of women. I held a roundtable with religious leaders during my recent visit, and raised these issues with the Government. The promotion of freedom of religion or belief as a means of enhancing tolerance and inclusion remains a key part of our engagement with Sudan.</p><p>The UK continues to make clear our strong opposition to the use of the death penalty, and of mutilation as a punishment, in all circumstances.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 25/09/2018 15:40:30 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

971617

registered interest
date	11/09/2018
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	Israel: Palestinians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to the Government of Israel on its plans to demolish the village of Khan Al Mar.
tabling member constituency	Blackburn
tabling member printed	Kate Hollern
uin	173588
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2018 answer text <p>​The UK remains gravely concerned by proposals to demolish the Bedouin community of Khan al-Ahmar which the UN has said could amount to ‘forcible transfer’, in violation of International Humanitarian Law. Following the decision of the Israeli Supreme Court on 5 September, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office issued a statement with France, Germany, Spain and Italy, reiterating our call to the Israeli Government not to go ahead with its plan to demolish the village – including its school – and displace its residents. We will continue to raise concerns with the Israeli authorities as opportunities arise.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 18/09/2018 13:38:11 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4363 label Biography information for Kate Hollern

971653

registered interest
date	11/09/2018
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	China: Religious Freedom
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to the Chinese Government on reports that the freedom and rights of religious citizens are being restricted.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	173537
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2018 answer text <p>We remain deeply concerned about the persecution of Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Falun Gong practitioners and others on the grounds of their religion or belief in China. The freedom to practice, change or share ones faith or belief without discrimination or violent opposition is a human right that all people should enjoy. We believe that societies which aim to guarantee freedom of religion or belief are more stable, prosperous and more resilient against violent extremism.</p><p> </p><p>We regularly raise these concerns with the Chinese Government. I raised the situation in Xinjiang, where amongst other things we have serious concerns about restrictions on freedom of religion or belief, during my visit to China in late July. The Foreign Secretary also raised our concerns about Xinjiang during his visit to China on 30 July.</p><p> </p><p>More broadly, we raised restrictions on freedom of religion or belief with the Chinese authorities at the UK/China Human Rights Dialogue which took place in Beijing in June 2017, and in our statement at the UN Human Rights Council on 27 June 2018.</p><p>​</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 19/09/2018 13:18:06 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

971664

registered interest
date	11/09/2018
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 Criminal Court
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 recent criticism of the International Criminal Court by the US and Israel, if he will reaffirm the UK's commitment to it.
tabling member constituency	Canterbury
tabling member printed	Rosie Duffield
uin	173618
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2018 answer text <p>​Support for international criminal justice and accountability – at the national or international level - is a fundamental element of our foreign policy. We have always been clear that the International Criminal Court can play an important role in ending impunity for the most serious international crimes. It has our full support in pursuing the mandate it was given under the Rome Statute.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 18/09/2018 14:46:07 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4616 label Biography information for Rosie Duffield

971665

registered interest
date	11/09/2018
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	USA: International Criminal Court
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to his US counterpart urging him to (a) reassess his attitude towards the International Criminal Court and (b) recognise that the prosecution of war criminals is an important duty for all states.
tabling member constituency	Canterbury
tabling member printed	Rosie Duffield
uin	173619
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2018 answer text <p>The International Criminal Court has our full support in pursuing the mandate it was given under the Rome statute.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 19/09/2018 13:56:28 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	4616 label Biography information for Rosie Duffield

971681

registered interest
date	11/09/2018
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	Israel: Palestinians
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 of the effect of the decision of the US Administration to close the Palestine Liberation Organization's mission in Washington on the Middle East Peace Process.
tabling member constituency	Canterbury
tabling member printed	Rosie Duffield
uin	173621
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2018 answer text <p>The US' decision to close the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) office in Washington is a matter for the US Administration. The UK remains committed to achieving a two-state solution, with Jerusalem as a shared capital. We continue to believe that the best way to achieve this is through negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians, and for all parties to focus on steps that are conducive to peace.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 18/09/2018 13:37:00 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4616 label Biography information for Rosie Duffield

971683

registered interest
date	11/09/2018
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	Libya: UN Security Council
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 the Government has taken to fulfil its role as a penholder on Libya in the UN Security Council.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North East
tabling member printed	Fabian Hamilton
uin	173518
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2018 answer text <p>The UK has been at the forefront of efforts to encourage key Libyan and international stakeholders to engage productively in an inclusive political process, led by the United Nations. The Security Council has recently adopted the UK's draft resolution for the UN Support Mission in Libya's mandate renewal; ensuring the legal basis for the continuation of the UN's work, vital to the stability and security of Libya. The UK, in coordination with Security Council members, has also led the sanctioning of human traffickers and militia leaders and has recently supported the listing of Ibrahim Jadhran, who was responsible for attacking Libya's Oil Crescent.</p><p>The UK, alongside other UN Security Council members, will continue to hold to account actors who engage in activities intended to undermine Libya's security and stability.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 18/09/2018 13:35:42 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	415 label Biography information for Fabian Hamilton

971771

registered interest
date	11/09/2018
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	Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Sick Leave
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what estimate he has made of the number of days of sick leave taken by staff in his Department for mental health reasons in each year since 2010.
tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
tabling member printed	Justin Madders
uin	173645
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2018 answer text <p><br>The number of days of sick absence taken by staff in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) for mental health reasons in each year since 2010 recorded on HR systems was as follows:</p><p>2010: 2,159<br> 2011: 888<br> 2012: 4,974<br> 2013: 4,730<br> 2014: 3,123<br> 2015: 2,180:<br> 2016: 4,772:<br> 2017: 4,734<br> 2018 (up until 30 June*): 1,764</p><p>* It is standard practice to report a year's worth of sickness absence data on a quarterly basis (in arrears). Our last quarterly reporting period was until June 2018.</p><p>The figures above relate to FCO UK-based staff only, and do not include local staff employed by missions overseas, for whom records are not held centrally. <br>&quot;Mental health&quot; includes any absence recorded in the categories of depression, mental illness and stress.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 19/09/2018 13:55:27 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

971817

registered interest
date	11/09/2018
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	Human Rights: Sanctions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when the Government plans to impose sanctions for gross human rights violations under the (a) Criminal Finances Act 2017 and (b) Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.
tabling member constituency	Sutton Coldfield
tabling member printed	Mr Andrew Mitchell
uin	173535
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2018 answer text <p><sub>T</sub><sub>he UK currently implements sanctions through the EU</sub><sub> and will continue to do so until we leave. T</sub><sub>he Criminal Finances Act 2017 introduced a provision which allows property obtained as a result of gross human rights abuse to be subject to the civil recovery provisions in the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. The use of this power is for the operational agencies to decide.</sub></p><p><sub>Although not yet commenced, the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 </sub><sub>will allow us to take a range of actions against those suspected of gross human rights violations, which includes asset-freezes and travel bans. The use of this power is again for the operational agencies to decide.</sub></p><p> </p><p><sub>We are currently in the process of establishing procedures and frameworks to adopt sanctions under the Sanctions Act. While it is therefore too early to make decisions about specific individual listings, the Prime Minister has made clear that we are looking to carry over all EU sanctions in force at the time of our departure from the EU.</sub></p><p> </p><p><sub>The names of individuals sanctioned by the UK under the Act, including those sanctioned because of gross human rights violations, will be published on the appropriate government website (gov.uk).</sub></p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 19/09/2018 13:17:05 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell

971818

registered interest
date	11/09/2018
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	Russia: Sanctions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether the list of people sanctioned under the (a) Criminal Finances Act 2017 and (b) Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 will include (i) Aleksey Vasilyevich Anichin, former Deputy Interior Minister, (ii) Alexander Ivanovich Bastrykin, former First Deputy Prosecutor General, (iii) Aleksey Droganov, Interior Ministry employee, (iv) Alexandra Viktorovna Gaus, prison doctor, (v) Stanislav Evgenievich Gordievsky, official, investigative committee, Interior Ministry, (vi) Victor Yakovlevich Grin, Deputy Prosecutor General, (vii) Pavel Karpov, investigator, Interior Ministry, (viii) Yelena Khimina, tax official, (ix) Vyacheslav Georgievich Khlebnikov, businessman, (x) Dmitry Vladislavovich Klyuev, owner, Universal Savings Bank, (xi) Dmitriy Komnov, head of the Butyrka Detention Centre, (xii) Dmitry Borisovch Kratov, former deputy head, Butyrka prison, (xiii) Andrei Alexandrovich Krechetov, investigator, Interior Ministry, (xiv) Aleksey Krivoruchko, judge, (xv) Artem Kuznetsov, officer, Interior Ministry, (xvi) Larisa Antolievna Litvinova, prison doctor, (xvii) Oleg Logunov, deputy head, Interior Ministry investigation committee, (xviii) Viktor Aleksandrovich Marklov, businessman, (xix) Andrey Pechegin, official responsible for oversight, Interior Ministry, (xx) Gennady Nikolaevich Plaksin, businessman, (xxi) Sergei Podoprigorov, judge, (xxii) Ivan Pavlovitch Prokopenko, prison officer, (xxiii) Oleg Silchenko, officer, Interior Ministry, (xxiv) Yelena Stashina, judge, (xxv) Vladlen Yurievich Stepanov, company director, (xxvi) Olga Stepanova, head of Moscow tax office No. 28, (xxvii) Fikret Tagiyev, head of the Matrosskaya Tishina Detention Centre, (xxviii) Dmitri Tolchinskiy, employee, Interior Ministry, (xxix) Svetlana Ukhnalyova, judge and (xxx) Natalya Vinogradova, officer, Interior Ministry.
tabling member constituency	Sutton Coldfield
tabling member printed	Mr Andrew Mitchell
uin	173536
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2018 answer text <p>The UK currently implements sanctions through the EU and will continue to do so until we leave. Although not yet commenced, the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 will allow us to take a range of actions against those suspected of gross human rights violations, which include (but are not limited to) asset-freezes and travel bans.</p><p>We are currently in the process of establishing procedures and frameworks to adopt sanctions under the Act. While it is too early to make decisions about specific individual listings, the Prime Minister has made it clear that we are looking to carry over all EU sanctions in force at the time of our departure from the EU.</p><p>The names of individuals sanctioned by the UK under the Act, including those sanctioned because of gross human rights violations, will be published on the appropriate <a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">government website</a>.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 19/09/2018 13:52:36 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell