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1439956

registered interest
date	10/03/2022
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	Eastern Europe: Humanitarian Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the UK's (1) Humanitarian Field Teams, and (2) Emergency Medical Team, which are deployed to Poland, Romania, and Moldova, include any specialists in responding to (a) sexual, and (b) gender, based violence.
tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
uin	HL6868
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/03/2022 answer text <p>The UK's Emergency Medical Team (UKEMT) has in place standard operations procedures (SOPs) on protection and safeguarding and on the identification, treatment, management and referrals of sexual and gender based violence cases. All deployable UKEMT medical and logistical members undergo safeguarding checks and have completed specialist safeguarding training, as well as deploying with specialist medical kits to respond to sexual violence cases.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 25/03/2022 13:43:31 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic

1439957

registered interest
date	10/03/2022
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: Peace Implementation Council
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of Russia's membership of the (1) Bosnia and Herzegovina Peace Implementation Council, and (2) the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board, in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; and what assessment they have made as to whether Russia’s membership should be reviewed.
tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
uin	HL6869
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/03/2022 answer text <p>While Russia continues to violate international law, human rights and multiple commitments to peace and security, we will work with our allies and partners across the multilateral system to condemn Russia's appalling actions and to isolate it on the international stage. As a signatory of the 1995 General Framework for Peace (GFAP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Russia is a member of the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) and its Steering Board. However, since the appointment of High Representative Christian Schmidt, whom the UK fully supports, Russia has not participated in the PIC or the Steering Board. Any review of Russia's membership of the PIC would be for the whole Steering Board.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 25/03/2022 14:19:13 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic

1439958

registered interest
date	10/03/2022
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	Balkans: Security
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to guarantee (1) security, and (2) stability, in the Western Balkans in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
uin	HL6870
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/03/2022 answer text <p>Russia's unprovoked, premeditated attack against the sovereign democratic state of Ukraine has heightened the risk of miscalculation or exploitation in the Western Balkans region. We will not allow Russia to use the region as a theatre for provocation or distraction. We are working closely with our NATO Allies, including the US and other European partners, to support security and stability across the region. We are using our programme funds to increase resilience against malign activity such as state-sponsored cyber-attacks, and we are deepening economic ties. In Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), we support the recent increase in personnel deployed as part of the Operation ALTHEA peace stabilisation force, and we are reviewing a range of restrictive measures, including sanctions and greater conditionality of international assistance to ensure stability in BiH. While Russia continues to violate international law, human rights and multiple commitments to peace and security, we will work with our allies and partners across the multilateral system to condemn Russia's appalling actions and to isolate it on the international stage.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 25/03/2022 14:21:47 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic

1438461

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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of allegations of rape and sexual violence committed against civilians in Ukraine by Russian forces; and what steps they intend to take in response.
tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
uin	HL6663
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2022 answer text <p>We are horrified by reports of rape and sexual violence committed by Russian armed forces in Ukraine. As the Foreign Secretary has made clear, Russia's barbaric acts must be investigated and those responsible held to account. That is why the UK worked with partners to refer the situation in Ukraine to the ICC, to establish a Commission of Inquiry through the UN Human Rights Council and, with the support of Ukraine, to establish an OSCE Mission of Experts under the Moscow Mechanism.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/03/2022 17:31:52 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic

1438586

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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that sexual violence in conflict committed against civilians in Ukraine is investigated and prosecuted, including as part of the International Criminal Court’s investigation of crimes against humanity and war crimes in Ukraine.
tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
uin	HL6664
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2022 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. That is why the UK led 37 partners in referring the situation in Ukraine to the International Criminal Court (ICC). We welcome the decision of the ICC Prosecutor to open an investigation, which includes allegations of sexual violence under Article 7 of the Rome Statute. We stand ready to provide the necessary technical assistance to the ICC to support successful convictions.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/03/2022 16:58:24 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic

1403702

registered interest
date	17/01/2022
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: Religious Freedom and Violence
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 India regarding (1) religious intolerance, and (2) violence, in that country; and what representations they have also made regarding hate speech by members of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
uin	HL5435
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2022 answer text <p>We condemn any instances of discrimination because of religion or belief, regardless of the country or faith involved. We look to India to uphold all freedoms and rights guaranteed in its strong constitution and by the international instruments to which India is a party. We engage with India on a range of human rights matters, working with Union and State Governments, and with NGOs, to build capacity and share expertise to promote human rights for all. Where we have concerns, we raise them directly with the Government of India, including at ministerial level.</p><p>The British High Commission in New Delhi and our network of Deputy High Commissions regularly meet religious representatives and have run projects supporting minority rights. The British High Commission supports a UK-India Interfaith Leadership Programme for a cohort of emerging Indian faith leaders, including Christians and Muslims, creating an opportunity to exchange expertise on leading modern, inclusive faith communities, and promote values of tolerance and multi-culturalism. The UK will host an international Ministerial conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief in 2022 to energise collective efforts on this agenda. We also work with the UN, OSCE, Council of Europe, G7 and other multilateral fora to promote FoRB.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL5436 question first answered 31/01/2022 17:32:08 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic

1403703

registered interest
date	17/01/2022
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: Minority Groups and Religious Freedom
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they (1) have taken, or (2) are taking, or (3) are planning to take, to support (a) minority rights, and (b) religious tolerance, in India.
tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
uin	HL5436
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2022 answer text <p>We condemn any instances of discrimination because of religion or belief, regardless of the country or faith involved. We look to India to uphold all freedoms and rights guaranteed in its strong constitution and by the international instruments to which India is a party. We engage with India on a range of human rights matters, working with Union and State Governments, and with NGOs, to build capacity and share expertise to promote human rights for all. Where we have concerns, we raise them directly with the Government of India, including at ministerial level.</p><p>The British High Commission in New Delhi and our network of Deputy High Commissions regularly meet religious representatives and have run projects supporting minority rights. The British High Commission supports a UK-India Interfaith Leadership Programme for a cohort of emerging Indian faith leaders, including Christians and Muslims, creating an opportunity to exchange expertise on leading modern, inclusive faith communities, and promote values of tolerance and multi-culturalism. The UK will host an international Ministerial conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief in 2022 to energise collective efforts on this agenda. We also work with the UN, OSCE, Council of Europe, G7 and other multilateral fora to promote FoRB.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL5435 question first answered 31/01/2022 17:32:08 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic

1387964

registered interest
date	14/12/2021
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	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Libya
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what, if any, (1) finance, (2) equipment, (3) training, and (4) other support, they have provided to the Libyan (a) coast guard, (b) intelligence service, (c) other security agencies, and (d) militias, since 2015.
tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
uin	HL4957
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/12/2021 answer text <p>The UK does not provide any direct financial support to the Libyan Government or its agencies. The UK's priority in Libya is supporting the UN-led political process and our programmatic support and diplomatic work are mutually reinforcing. We have provided over £57 million since 2015 from the Government's Conflict, Stability and Security Fund to: support the delivery of greater security, stability and resilience; promote more inclusive political dialogue and participation; help target communities recover from and manage the impacts of the conflict; and boost inclusive economic development.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 23/12/2021 16:27:14 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic

1387965

registered interest
date	14/12/2021
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	Libya: Development Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how much overseas development funding they provide to the government of Libya; and whether any such funding finances migrant detention centres.
tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
uin	HL4958
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/12/2021 answer text <p>The UK does not provide any direct financial support to the Libyan Government or its agencies, and we do not provide funding to detention centres. We support the UN's call for detention centres across Libya to be closed.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 23/12/2021 16:26:50 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic

1387966

registered interest
date	14/12/2021
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	Libya: Undocumented Migrants
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports of abuse, particularly sexual violence, of migrants detained in Libya.
tabling member printed	Baroness Helic
uin	HL4959
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/12/2021 answer text <p>The UK is appalled by abuses of migrants and refugees in Libya and the inhumane conditions in detention centres. We continue to urge the interim Government of National Unity to take steps to end the exploitation and abuse of migrants and to implement a better functioning system that respects human rights. We support the UN's call for detention centres across Libya to be closed, and call on all parties to engage with the UN and the humanitarian community so that all migrants and refugees can be evacuated safely in accordance with international human rights law. We have consistently called for all sexual and gender based violence to end, including through UN Security Council Resolutions and at the UN Human Rights Council and reinforced this in our engagement with the Government of National Unity.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 23/12/2021 16:25:26 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4331 label Biography information for Baroness Helic