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1562946

registered interest
date	19/12/2022
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	Iran: Demonstrations
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 recent discussions he has had with his Iranian counterpart about the imposition of the death penalty on protestors in Iran.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	113254
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2023 answer text <p>The use of the death penalty against protestors standing up for their basic human rights is morally abhorrent. The UK opposes the death penalty in all circumstances. On 20 December Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon spoke to Iran's most senior diplomat to protest against Iran's continued use of the death penalty. On 8 December, the Foreign Secretary released a statement demanding that Iran halt all executions and end the violence against its own people. On 9 December we sanctioned 10 Iranian officials connected to Iran's judicial and prison systems, including six individuals linked to the Revolutionary Courts that have been responsible for prosecuting protestors with egregious sentences including the death penalty.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 11/01/2023 11:23:09 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1541807

registered interest
date	14/11/2022
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	Russia: Armed Forces
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 recent discussions he has had with international counterparts on former Afghan special forces being recruited by the Russian military.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	86491
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2022 answer text <p>We are aware of media reports on Russia's recruitment of former Afghan forces, possibly for their deployment as mercenary forces in the Ukraine conflict. As Russia continues to experience battlefield setbacks in Ukraine, it has exposed the limitations of using large numbers of inexperienced and poorly equipped conscripts. As a result the Kremlin is increasingly prepared to deploy mercenary forces. We continue to work closely with our international partners to counter Russian malign activity, including its use of mercenaries, and respond to actions that undermine the rules based international system.</p> answering member constituency Aldershot answering member printed Leo Docherty question first answered 17/11/2022 17:51:12 answering member 4600 label Biography information for Leo Docherty
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1466515

registered interest
date	26/05/2022
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	Jagtar Singh Johal
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 she has made for the implications of her policies of the determination of the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention of 4 May 2022 that Jagtar Singh Johal is arbitrarily detained and should be released.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	9878
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/06/2022 answer text <p>We take the opinion of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention on Mr Johal very seriously. The British Government has consistently raised its concerns about Mr Johal's case with the Government of India, including his allegations of torture and mistreatment and his right to a fair trial.</p><p>The Prime Minister raised the case with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi when they met in Delhi on 22 April 2022. The Foreign Secretary raised Mr Johal's detention with India's Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, when they met in Delhi on 31 March 2022. Ministers and officials raise Mr Johal's case regularly and will continue to do so.</p> answering member constituency Chelmsford answering member printed Vicky Ford question first answered 06/06/2022 14:05:58 answering member 4674 label Biography information for Vicky Ford
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1455407

registered interest
date	29/03/2022
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	Afghanistan: Refugees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the written evidence, AFG0015, submitted by the Sulha Alliance to the Defence Committee’s inquiry into the Withdrawal from Afghanistan, published on 14 October 2021, how many of the 183 Afghan GardaWorld contractors are considered eligible under the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	149266
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/04/2022 answer text <p>On 6 January the Government announced the opening of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS). Under the third pathway, and in the first year, the Government will consider for resettlement British Council and Gardaworld contractors and Chevening alumni who are at risk. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office will be in touch with those eligible to support them through next steps.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 19/04/2022 16:32:14 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1454896

registered interest
date	28/03/2022
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	Afghanistan: GardaWorld
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the written evidence, AFG0015, submitted by the Sulha Alliance to the Defence Committee’s inquiry into the Withdrawal from Afghanistan, published on 14 October 2021, how many of the 183 Afghan GardaWorld contractors who are principal applicants have as of 28 March 2022 been relocated under the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme to the UK.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	148203
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/03/2022 answer text <p>On 6 January the Government announced the opening of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS). Under the third pathway, and in the first year, the Government will consider for resettlement British Council and Gardaworld contractors and Chevening alumni who are at risk. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office will be in touch with those eligible to support them through next steps.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly grouped question UIN 148204 question first answered 31/03/2022 16:25:12 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1454897

registered interest
date	28/03/2022
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	Afghanistan: GardaWorld
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the written evidence, AFG0015, submitted by the Sulha Alliance to the Defence Committee’s inquiry into the Withdrawal from Afghanistan, published on 14 October 2021, how many of the 183 Afghan GardaWorld contractors who are principal applicants and are currently in Afghanistan have as of 28 March 2022 been contacted by her Department with information about arrangements for their relocation under the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	148204
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/03/2022 answer text <p>On 6 January the Government announced the opening of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS). Under the third pathway, and in the first year, the Government will consider for resettlement British Council and Gardaworld contractors and Chevening alumni who are at risk. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office will be in touch with those eligible to support them through next steps.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly grouped question UIN 148203 question first answered 31/03/2022 16:25:12 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1438552

registered interest
date	07/03/2022
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	Russia: Ukraine
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 her Department is taking to support (a) the Ukrainian Government, (b) NATO allies and (c) NGOs to preserve and collect evidence of alleged (i) war crimes and (ii) crimes against humanity to assist the International Criminal Court’s investigation in Ukraine.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	135505
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/03/2022 answer text <p>Russia's use of indiscriminate force against innocent civilians, in its illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, is clear for all to see. It must be investigated and those responsible must be held to account. The UK joined 44 partners on 3 March to launch an OSCE mission to investigate violations of human rights and international humanitarian law by Russia in Ukraine. The UK also led efforts to bring together 37 partners on 2 March to expedite an ICC investigation into Russian war crimes in Ukraine. We are willing to provide the necessary technical assistance to support successful convictions.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly grouped question UIN 135506 question first answered 10/03/2022 17:34:53 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1438553

registered interest
date	07/03/2022
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	International Criminal Court
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 support the Government is providing to the International Criminal Court to assist with that body's investigation into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	135506
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/03/2022 answer text <p>Russia's use of indiscriminate force against innocent civilians, in its illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, is clear for all to see. It must be investigated and those responsible must be held to account. The UK joined 44 partners on 3 March to launch an OSCE mission to investigate violations of human rights and international humanitarian law by Russia in Ukraine. The UK also led efforts to bring together 37 partners on 2 March to expedite an ICC investigation into Russian war crimes in Ukraine. We are willing to provide the necessary technical assistance to support successful convictions.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly grouped question UIN 135505 question first answered 10/03/2022 17:34:53 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1438554

registered interest
date	07/03/2022
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	Ukraine: Civilians
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 diplomatic steps she is taking to help ensure the protection of civilians in Ukraine.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	135507
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/03/2022 answer text <p>The Government is working closely with the international community, with Ukraine directly, and across international organisations, to protect the people of Ukraine. The UK has now committed nearly £400 million to support Ukraine during this crisis, including £220 million of life-saving humanitarian assistance. On 7 March, the Prime Minister announced proposals for a new 'International Ukraine Support Group' to coordinate and sustain international support for Ukraine. This Group will capitalise on the unity shown at the UN General Assembly on 2 March in order to maximise sustained political, humanitarian, economic, civil society and civil resilience support. We will continue to work tirelessly with partners to protect Ukrainian civilians and to hold Russia accountable for their actions.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 10/03/2022 17:40:29 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1433757

registered interest
date	21/02/2022
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	Turkey: Human Rights
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 recent assessment her Department has made of the human rights situation in Turkey.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	126642
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/02/2022 answer text <p>We are clear in our expectation that Turkey, like all countries, should live up to its human rights obligations towards all its citizens. We continue to call on Turkey to act in line with Council of Europe conventions and broader democratic norms, as well as making progress on domestic judicial reforms. We also encourage comprehensive implementation of Turkey's 2021 Human Rights Action Plan. We keep these issues under regular review.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 24/02/2022 17:44:05 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis