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423711
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-10-26more like thismore than 2015-10-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Central African Republic: Politics and Government more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their latest assessment of the security situation in the Central African Republic. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge more like this
uin HL2975 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-11-05more like thismore than 2015-11-05
answer text <p>The security situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) is grave. Outside the capital Bangui, violence, looting, road-blocks, hostage-taking and human rights abuses continue to occur with relative impunity.</p><br /><p>The security situation in Bangui is more stable than the rest of the country, having improved following the surge in violence in late September, but tensions still run high and we continue to advise against all travel to CAR.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-11-05T16:05:31.1Zmore like thismore than 2015-11-05T16:05:31.1Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge remove filter
423712
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-10-26more like thismore than 2015-10-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Central African Republic: Peacekeeping Operations more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government how much the United Kingdom contributes to the cost of the UN peacekeeping force in the Central African Republic. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge more like this
uin HL2976 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-11-05more like thismore than 2015-11-05
answer text <p>The UK contributes £23.2 million for the financial year 2014/15, and a projected £33.02 million for the financial year 2015/16, to the UN Peacekeeping Budget for the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). These are assessed (i.e. mandatory) contributions which are based on funding a fixed percentage of MINUSCA’s budget.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-11-05T16:05:07.283Zmore like thismore than 2015-11-05T16:05:07.283Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge remove filter
423713
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-10-26more like thismore than 2015-10-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Central African Republic more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the need for funds to enable the disarmament, demobilisation and re-integration of those perpetrating violence in the Central African Republic. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge more like this
uin HL2977 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-11-05more like thismore than 2015-11-05
answer text <p>Disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) is essential to create the conditions for stability and security in the Central African Republic (CAR). The UN peacekeeping force in CAR, the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), is the lead on DDR work in CAR. The UK works closely with MINUSCA to ensure it provides adequate support to CAR authorities to launch DDR in CAR.</p><p>MINUSCA has budgeted $28 million for a DDR programme aimed at what they expect will amount to 3,500 ex-Seleka fighters in total and 1,500-3,500 dependants. Through the UK’s contribution to MINUSCA, we support this vital work on pushing DDR forward in CAR.</p><p>MINUSCA is currently in the pre-DDR phase, preparing for the launch of DDR. This entails a sensitisation process/education process for former combatants who will take part in DDR.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-11-05T16:04:42.2Zmore like thismore than 2015-11-05T16:04:42.2Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge remove filter
423714
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-10-26more like thismore than 2015-10-26
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Central African Republic: Armed Conflict more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of whether the Central African Republic should be included in the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict initiative. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge more like this
uin HL2978 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-11-04more like thismore than 2015-11-04
answer text Work in the Central African Republic (CAR) has been an important part of the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative in recognition of the large role that sexual violence has played in the conflict in CAR which has included the sexual abuse of women and children, sexual slavery and rape. This work has, to date, been primarily carried out through our work with the African Union (AU). Since the launch of the initiative, the UK has provided £1.3 million to support the AU’s Gender Peace and Security Programme. This includes the deployment of sexual violence experts that were deployed to the CAR in 2014. These experts provided support to victims in the districts of Paoua, Kaga-Bandoro and Bambar. This Programme also supported the AU’s Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, Madame Bineta Diop. We are working with the AU to build on this deployment and increase AU capacity to carry out similar deployments in the future. more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-11-04T14:04:51.76Zmore like thismore than 2015-11-04T14:04:51.76Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge remove filter
224226
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-02-27more like thismore than 2015-02-27
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading The Gambia: Ahmadiyya more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the situation of Ahmadi Muslims in The Gambia, particularly in the light of the statement made by the Gambian Supreme Islamic Council claiming them to be non-Muslims. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge more like this
uin HL5279 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-03-06more like thismore than 2015-03-06
answer text <p>The British Government is concerned about the statement issued by the Gambian Supreme Islamic Council in January claiming that the Ahmadiyya community are not Muslims. The UK position on human rights is clear: they are universal and must apply equally to all people. This includes freedom of religion, and divergent views or interpretations should be allowed to co-exist. Our Embassy will be speaking to the Government of The Gambia about these statements and will continue to monitor developments closely.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-03-06T12:17:03.61Zmore like thismore than 2015-03-06T12:17:03.61Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge remove filter
178371
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-02-06more like thismore than 2015-02-06
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading India more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the refusal of a visa by the government of India to Archbishop Roche. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge more like this
uin HL4759 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-02-13more like thismore than 2015-02-13
answer text We are aware that Archbishop Roche was refused a visa to travel to India. Decisions on issuing visas are a matter for the Indian government. The British Government is unable to intervene in another country’s visa procedure. more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-02-13T15:29:28.587Zmore like thismore than 2015-02-13T15:29:28.587Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge remove filter
178372
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-02-06more like thismore than 2015-02-06
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading India more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of whether coercion is being exercised on Indian citizens to reconvert to Hinduism. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge more like this
uin HL4760 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-02-20more like thismore than 2015-02-20
answer text <p>We are aware that incidents of discrimination against minority communities in India do still occur. India’s Constitution guarantees freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice and propagate religion. The Indian government has a range of policies and programmes to support religious minorities.</p><p>We discuss minority issues with the Indian authorities and support minority groups through the Department for International Development’s programme in India which helps to promote equal treatment and access to services for the most disadvantaged communities.</p><p>I refer the noble Baroness to my previous answers of 31 December 2014 (HL3847 and HL3848).</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-02-20T13:47:29.237Zmore like thismore than 2015-02-20T13:47:29.237Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge remove filter
170940
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-12-17more like thismore than 2014-12-17
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading India more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the reports of an attack on 13 December by Hindu radicals on a Christian pastor and his church members singing Christmas carols in Hyderabad. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge more like this
uin HL3847 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-31more like thismore than 2014-12-31
answer text <p>India’s Constitution guarantees freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice and propagate religion. The Indian government has a range of policies and programmes to support religious minorities. However, incidents of discrimination against minority communities in India do still occur. We are aware of the recent attack on a pastor in Hyderabad. The Chief Minister of Telangana Sri K Chandrashekar Rao made clear publicly that such attacks would not be tolerated.</p><p>The British High Commissioner Sir James Bevan met India’s new Minister of Minority Affairs, Dr Najma Heptulla, on 16 June to discuss a range of minority issues. Our High Commission in New Delhi discusses minority issues, including religious tolerance of Christians, with the Indian National Commission for Minorities and with other relevant State level authorities. Minority rights were also discussed at the EU-India human rights dialogue on 27 November 2013. We will continue to maintain a dialogue with the new Indian government about minority rights issues.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-31T11:19:38.52Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-31T11:19:38.52Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge remove filter
170941
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-12-17more like thismore than 2014-12-17
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading India more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to, or discussions they have had with, the government of India regarding freedom of religion or belief in that country since the election of Prime Minister Modi. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge more like this
uin HL3848 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-31more like thismore than 2014-12-31
answer text <p>The British High Commissioner Sir James Bevan met India’s new Minister of Minority Affairs, Dr Najma Heptulla, on 16 June to discuss a range of minority issues. Our High Commission in New Delhi discusses minority issues, including religious tolerance of Christians, with the Indian National Commission for Minorities and with other relevant State level authorities. Minority rights were also discussed at the EU-India human rights dialogue on 27 November 2013. We will continue to maintain a dialogue with the new Indian government about minority rights issues. <br><br>We also support religious and other minorities in India through the Department for International Development’s programme in India which helps to promote equal treatment and access to services for the most disadvantaged communities.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-31T11:27:37.623Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-31T11:27:37.623Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge remove filter
147368
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-11-10more like thismore than 2014-11-10
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Iran more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the refusal by the government of Iran to admit Members of Parliament wishing to visit Iran for inter-parliamentary discussions on human rights. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge more like this
uin HL2772 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-17more like thismore than 2014-11-17
answer text The Iranian government has not raised this issue with us. However, previous bilateral discussions over the last year have indicated that Iran views an expansion of UK/Iranian parliamentary dialogue as contingent on further progress in the broader UK/Iran bilateral relationship. more like this
answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-17T17:05:06.607Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-17T17:05:06.607Z
answering member
3474
label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge remove filter