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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-13more like thismore than 2020-07-13
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Spain: Coronavirus more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking to review travel advice to Spain in response to recent increases in the number of covid-19 cases reported in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Rutherglen and Hamilton West remove filter
tabling member printed
Margaret Ferrier more like this
uin 72945 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-16more like thismore than 2020-07-16
answer text <p>Spain is currently exempt from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advice against all non-essential international travel. The FCO travel advice for Spain is updated factually as required, and as of 14 July 2020 remains to follow the advice of local authorities and to stay up to date, including by checking a map on locations of localised outbreaks published by the Spanish Ministry of Health. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. We are monitoring the international situation very closely and keeping all our travel advice under constant review to ensure it reflects the latest situation on the ground and our assessment of risk to British people.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
answering member printed Wendy Morton more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-16T16:33:29.417Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-16T16:33:29.417Z
answering member
4358
label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
tabling member
4386
label Biography information for Margaret Ferrier more like this
1220671
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-03more like thismore than 2020-07-03
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Pakistan: Religious Freedom more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations his Department is making to the Government of Pakistan regarding freedom of religion and belief for minority communities in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Rutherglen and Hamilton West remove filter
tabling member printed
Margaret Ferrier more like this
uin 68719 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-13more like thismore than 2020-07-13
answer text <p>We regularly raise our concerns about Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) and the protection of minority communities, including religious minorities, with the Pakistani Government at a senior level.</p><p>Most recently, the Minister for South Asia, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, raised our concerns about FoRB with Pakistan's Minister for Human Rights, Dr Shireen Mazari, on 5 June. The British High Commissioner to Pakistan raised our concerns about FoRB with Pakistan's Minister for Human Rights on 8 June. We will continue to urge the Government of Pakistan at senior levels to guarantee the fundamental rights of its citizens, regardless of their belief.</p><p>The Prime Minister's Special Envoy for FoRB, Rehman Chishti MP, has previously met the Pakistani High Commissioner to the UK to look at FoRB issues.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty more like this
answering member printed Nigel Adams more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-13T15:12:29.443Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-13T15:12:29.443Z
answering member
4057
label Biography information for Nigel Adams more like this
tabling member
4386
label Biography information for Margaret Ferrier more like this
1217434
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-24more like thismore than 2020-06-24
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Military Intervention more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the UN Secretary-General's decision to remove the Saudi-led Coalition from his annual list of perpetrators of grave violations against children in conflict zones despite verified evidence of ongoing grave violations against children committed by the coalition in Yemen in 2019. more like this
tabling member constituency Rutherglen and Hamilton West remove filter
tabling member printed
Margaret Ferrier more like this
uin 64217 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-30more like thismore than 2020-06-30
answer text <p>At the UN Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict on 23 June, the UK reaffirmed our commitment to tackling violations against children in armed conflict and highlighted the need for a transparent and credible framework for accountability based on a standardised and evidence-backed approach to de-listing and listing of state and non-state actors for violations. The UK takes extremely seriously allegations of abuses against children in armed conflict. We strongly support the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and continue to fund her office and work. The UK regularly raises the importance of human rights with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, including at senior levels. The Coalition must protect children's rights and continue to take positive steps to protect children in armed conflict, such as by implementing the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the UN and Saudi Arabia in March 2019.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree more like this
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
grouped question UIN 63361 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-30T15:49:52.323Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-30T15:49:52.323Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4386
label Biography information for Margaret Ferrier more like this
1217075
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-23more like thismore than 2020-06-23
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Military Intervention more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions (a) he and (b) officials in his Department have had with (i) the UN Secretary-General and (ii) his officials about the decision to remove the Saudi and Emirati coalition from the UN list of perpetrators of grave violations against children in conflict zones in 2019. more like this
tabling member constituency Rutherglen and Hamilton West remove filter
tabling member printed
Margaret Ferrier more like this
uin 63361 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-30more like thismore than 2020-06-30
answer text <p>At the UN Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict on 23 June, the UK reaffirmed our commitment to tackling violations against children in armed conflict and highlighted the need for a transparent and credible framework for accountability based on a standardised and evidence-backed approach to de-listing and listing of state and non-state actors for violations. The UK takes extremely seriously allegations of abuses against children in armed conflict. We strongly support the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and continue to fund her office and work. The UK regularly raises the importance of human rights with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, including at senior levels. The Coalition must protect children's rights and continue to take positive steps to protect children in armed conflict, such as by implementing the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the UN and Saudi Arabia in March 2019.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree more like this
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
grouped question UIN 64217 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-30T15:49:52.283Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-30T15:49:52.283Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4386
label Biography information for Margaret Ferrier more like this
1217077
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-23more like thismore than 2020-06-23
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Armed Conflict: Children more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will support an independent review of the process for listing parties to armed conflict for grave violations against children to safeguard against potential political interference. more like this
tabling member constituency Rutherglen and Hamilton West remove filter
tabling member printed
Margaret Ferrier more like this
uin 63362 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-01more like thismore than 2020-07-01
answer text <p>The UK takes allegations of abuses against children in armed conflict extremely seriously. We strongly support the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and continue to fund her office and work. At the UN Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict on 23 June, the UK reaffirmed our commitment to tackling violations against children in armed conflict and highlighted the need for a transparent and credible framework for accountability based on a standardised and evidence-backed approach to de-listing and listing of state and non-state actors for violations. We have called upon the UN to review its approach and we will continue to engage constructively with the UN and member states to ensure the effectiveness of the listing mechanism.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree more like this
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-01T15:34:46.133Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-01T15:34:46.133Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4386
label Biography information for Margaret Ferrier more like this
1203874
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-15more like thismore than 2020-06-15
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Bahrain: Political Prisoners more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to the Government of Bahrain on the provision of appropriate medical care to (a) Dr Abduljalil Al Singace, (b) Hassan Mushaima, (c) Ali Al Hajee and (d) Naji Fateel; and if he will call for their release. more like this
tabling member constituency Rutherglen and Hamilton West remove filter
tabling member printed
Margaret Ferrier more like this
uin 59499 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-23more like thismore than 2020-06-23
answer text <p>The Government of Bahrain has made clear in public statements that access to appropriate medical care for those in detention is guaranteed by the Constitution of Bahrain. These statements stated publicly that, under normal circumstances, any prisoner wishing to see a doctor is taken to the prison clinic, with referral to specialist facilities where required. However as part of COVID-19 precautions, all medical consultations now take place via video calls, ensuring the safety of both patients and medical staff. We welcome these assurances from the Government of Bahrain, urge continued transparency and would encourage those with any concerns about treatment in detention to raise them with the appropriate Bahraini human rights oversight body.</p><p>We continue to monitor the cases of Abduljalil al-Singace, Hassan Mushaima, Ali Al Hajee and Naji Fateel.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree more like this
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-23T15:47:31.95Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-23T15:47:31.95Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4386
label Biography information for Margaret Ferrier more like this
1203875
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-15more like thismore than 2020-06-15
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Bahrain: Coronavirus more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the Bahrain authorities' decision to release some prisoners during the covid-19 pandemic, if he will make representations to the Government of Bahrain on the release of (a) Sheikh Ali Salman, (b) Hassan Mushaima and (c) other imprisoned Bahraini political opposition leaders. more like this
tabling member constituency Rutherglen and Hamilton West remove filter
tabling member printed
Margaret Ferrier more like this
uin 59500 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-23more like thismore than 2020-06-23
answer text <p>From January to June 2020, 1,055 Bahraini prisoners have received royal pardons and been released from prison. In March, a further 585 prisoners received alternative, non-custodial sentences. We welcome the continued use of alternative sentencing in Bahrain, which was introduced with UK Government support for Bahraini-led reforms of the judicial system. The use of alternative sentencing is governed by clear eligibility guidelines. So far, over 1,700 alternative sentences have been handed down since 2017.</p><p>We continue to monitor the cases of Hassan Mushaima and Sheikh Ali Salman.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree more like this
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-23T15:46:09.49Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-23T15:46:09.49Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4386
label Biography information for Margaret Ferrier more like this
1200479
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-04more like thismore than 2020-06-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Libya: Human Rights more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of establishing a commission of inquiry to investigate violations of international (a) humanitarian law and (b) human rights law committed by all armed actors in Libya. more like this
tabling member constituency Rutherglen and Hamilton West remove filter
tabling member printed
Margaret Ferrier more like this
uin 54927 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-11more like thismore than 2020-06-11
answer text <p>Ensuring justice and reconciliation will be a vital part of securing a lasting peace in Libya. It is imperative that those who have committed and are still committing violations and abuses, including unlawful killings, do not evade justice for their crimes. The UK has strongly supported resolutions at the United Nations Human Rights Council aimed at increasing accountability, and fully supports the International Criminal Court's efforts to hold accountable those responsible for the most serious crimes in Libya. Where justice through prosecutions is proving elusive or limited, the mechanisms of the Human Rights Council can promote greater accountability and deter further violations and abuses.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree more like this
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-11T14:47:29.56Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-11T14:47:29.56Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4386
label Biography information for Margaret Ferrier more like this
1200480
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-04more like thismore than 2020-06-04
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Egypt: Detainees more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the (a) adequacy of conditions in detention facilities and (b) appropriateness of the use of extended pre-trial detention periods in Egypt. more like this
tabling member constituency Rutherglen and Hamilton West remove filter
tabling member printed
Margaret Ferrier more like this
uin 54928 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-10more like thismore than 2020-06-10
answer text <p>Egypt is a Foreign and Commonwealth Office Human Rights Priority Country and the UK continues to urge the Egyptian Government to ensure the full implementation of the rights and freedoms set out in Egypt's constitution. We have concerns about mass detentions and sentencing, prison conditions, access to justice, and restrictions on freedom of expression and the media. We regularly raise these and other issues with the Egyptian Government, both in public and in private, and including at Ministerial level.</p><p>During Egypt's Universal Periodic Review in the United Nations Human Rights Council in November 2019, we called upon the Egyptian Government to ensure access to medical care and family visits in prisons, and to release all those detained for exercising the right to freedom of expression. We also raised the issue of extended pre-trial detention in our questions ahead of the Universal Periodic Review. On prison conditions, the Egyptian Government has undertaken to follow up our Universal Periodic Review recommendation.</p><p>In addition to these issues, we regularly raise specific cases with the Egyptian authorities, including that of Mohamed el-Baqer, on 17 February. The Foreign Secretary also raised human rights issues with his Egyptian counterpart at this year's UK-Africa Investment Summit.</p>
answering member constituency Braintree more like this
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
grouped question UIN
54122 more like this
54123 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-10T15:58:30.773Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-10T15:58:30.773Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4386
label Biography information for Margaret Ferrier more like this
1200179
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-03more like thismore than 2020-06-03
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Egypt: Human Rights more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the human rights situation in Egypt; and what representations he has made to his Egyptian counterpart on human rights (a) issues and (b) cases. more like this
tabling member constituency Rutherglen and Hamilton West remove filter
tabling member printed
Margaret Ferrier more like this
uin 54122 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-10more like thismore than 2020-06-10
answer text <p>Egypt is a Foreign and Commonwealth Office Human Rights Priority Country and the UK continues to urge the Egyptian Government to ensure the full implementation of the rights and freedoms set out in Egypt's constitution. We have concerns about mass detentions and sentencing, prison conditions, access to justice, and restrictions on freedom of expression and the media. We regularly raise these and other issues with the Egyptian Government, both in public and in private, and including at Ministerial level.</p><p>During Egypt's Universal Periodic Review in the United Nations Human Rights Council in November 2019, we called upon the Egyptian Government to ensure access to medical care and family visits in prisons, and to release all those detained for exercising the right to freedom of expression. We also raised the issue of extended pre-trial detention in our questions ahead of the Universal Periodic Review. On prison conditions, the Egyptian Government has undertaken to follow up our Universal Periodic Review recommendation.</p><p>In addition to these issues, we regularly raise specific cases with the Egyptian authorities, including that of Mohamed el-Baqer, on 17 February. The Foreign Secretary also raised human rights issues with his Egyptian counterpart at this year's UK-Africa Investment Summit.</p>
answering member constituency Braintree more like this
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
grouped question UIN
54123 more like this
54928 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-10T15:58:30.663Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-10T15:58:30.663Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4386
label Biography information for Margaret Ferrier more like this