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1248539
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-11-03more like thismore than 2020-11-03
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Philippines: Human Rights 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 the government of the Philippines about (1) the murder of journalist Jobert Bercasio, (2) the alleged killing of 85 other journalists in the Philippines since 1991, and (3) the deaths of 116 political activists, environmentalists, and human rights defenders on the island of Negros between July 2016 and August 2019. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL9928 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-11-16more like thismore than 2020-11-16
answer text <p>The UK Government regularly raises concerns about a range of human rights issues with the Government of the Philippines, including the treatment of human rights defenders, land rights defenders and the deteriorating media freedom space. We consistently call on the Government of the Philippines to ensure a safe environment for human rights defenders and the prioritisation of the passage of a Human Rights Defenders Bill.</p><p>The Minister for Asia and the Pacific raised our concerns with the Philippine Ambassador to the UK on 21 September. The UK supported the Iceland-led Resolution at the UN Human Rights Council in July 2019 which led to the June 2020 report on the human rights situation by the High Commissioner for Human Rights. We agree with the recommendations of the report and will continue to work with like-minded countries to highlight the report's concerns. The UK supports the provision of UN technical assistance to the Philippines, as set out in the UN Human Rights Council resolution adopted in October 2020.</p>
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-11-16T12:12:22.58Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-16T12:12:22.58Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1248042
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-11-02more like thismore than 2020-11-02
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Iraq: Turkey 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, if any, they are making to the governments of Turkey and Iraq about the agreement between the government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government for (1) the governance of Shengal, and (2) the appointment of a mayor of Shengal, without (a) consultation with, or (b) the agreement of, Yazidi communities or their representatives. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL9844 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-11-16more like thismore than 2020-11-16
answer text <p>The UK continues to closely monitor the recent agreement between the Government of Iraq (GoI) and Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) over governance sharing in Sinjar. We are committed to supporting the rights of the Yazidi community and other minority groups in Iraq. HMA Baghdad has recently discussed this matter with GoI and KRG leadership, as well as senior representatives of the Yazidi community, urging for representation of minority groups. The UK will continue to engage closely with all relevant parties in order to support the rights of the Yazidi community and other minority groups through this agreement.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-11-16T14:59:34.943Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-16T14:59:34.943Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1248043
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-11-02more like thismore than 2020-11-02
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Philippines: Offences against Children 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 discussions they have had with the government of the Philippines about progress in implementing the Republic Act No. 9775 (the Anti-Child Pornography Act 2009); what were the outcomes of these discussions; and what plans they have to make further representations on this matter to the government of the Philippines. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL9845 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-11-16more like thismore than 2020-11-16
answer text <p>The UK is at the forefront of work with international partners to improve the capability of the Philippine authorities to fight online sexual exploitation of children. The National Crime Agency (NCA) works closely with Philippine law enforcement to tackle this issue, and has supported the creation and ongoing operations of the Philippines Internet Crimes against Children Centre (PICACC).</p><p>The UK also works closely with the Philippines Department of Justice via a Technical Working Group on online sexual exploitation of children. This group brings the international community and the Philippine Government together to share best practice. The UK has not had specific consultations with the Philippines with regards to the Anti-Child Pornography Act, but supports the introduction of legislation by countries around the world to combat online sexual exploitation of children.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-11-16T12:22:22.937Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-16T12:22:22.937Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1248045
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-11-02more like thismore than 2020-11-02
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Refugees: Syria 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 plans they have (1) to reopen the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme and the Community Sponsorship programme, (2) to provide safe and legal routes for refugees to reach the UK, and (3) to support UK sponsor groups to receive refugees. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL9847 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-11-16more like thismore than 2020-11-16
answer text <p>Due to coronavirus (COVID-19) related restrictions and pressures, both overseas and in the UK, it is not currently possible to undertake any refugee resettlement activity. We continue to evaluate how to respond given these restrictions and pressures, but we expect to resume refugee resettlement activity, including Community Sponsorship, when safe to do so.</p><p>Safe and legal routes are a core part of our proposed reforms to the asylum system to ensure it is both firm and fair. As made clear in the answer on 21 October (HL Deb, col 1598), as an integral part of that work, the Government will conduct a review of safe and legal routes to the UK for asylum seekers, refugees and their families.</p><p>We are continuing to support Community Sponsor groups via Reset, our grant funded support organisation. This support includes virtual drop in sessions, online resources, newsletters and more tailored advice and support as required.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-11-16T17:23:13.637Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-16T17:23:13.637Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1246971
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-10-29more like thismore than 2020-10-29
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Nagorno Karabakh: 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, further to reports of breaches of ceasefires, what assessment they have made of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL9779 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-11-04more like thismore than 2020-11-04
answer text <p>The UK Government is clear that there can be no military solution to the current conflict. We are deeply concerned that three humanitarian ceasefires have failed to hold. The Minister for the European Neighbourhood spoke to the Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers on 28 October. She urged both parties to abide by the humanitarian ceasefires and condemned the continued targeting of civilian settlements and infrastructure. The UK Government continues to urge both parties to undertake substantive negotiations under the auspices of the OSCE Minsk Group.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-11-04T12:20:05.077Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-04T12:20:05.077Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1246842
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-10-27more like thismore than 2020-10-27
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Syria: White Phosphorous 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 whether they plan (1) to investigate, and (2) to report on, on whether white phosphorous was used as a result of considering samples of skin tissue from victims of Turkish military operations in east and north east Syria in 2019 to 2020; and if not, why not. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL9646 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-11-10more like thismore than 2020-11-10
answer text <p>Her Majesty's Government strongly supports efforts to pursue accountability for the most serious crimes committed in Syria, including the UN Commission of Inquiry and the International Impartial and Independent Mechanism. These mechanisms provide a more appropriate channel to investigate and report on allegations of violations or breaches of international law in Syria.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2020-11-10T16:01:18.6Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-10T16:01:18.6Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1246843
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-10-27more like thismore than 2020-10-27
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Israel: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights 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 are making to the government of Israel about reports that that government has refused to provide new visas for the staff of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL9647 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-11-09more like thismore than 2020-11-09
answer text <p>We are aware of the difficulties officials of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights have faced in renewal of the visas necessary to remain in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs). The UK, alongside international partners, raised our concern with the Government of Israel on 26 October. The UK also raised this issue with the Mission of Israel to the UN in Geneva on 8 September. We call upon the Government of Israel to fully respect the fundamental rights and freedoms of human rights defenders and organisations and to allow them to freely operate in Israel and OPTs. We continue to make clear that a strong, vibrant civil society is in Israel's own interest. As a friend of Israel, we would be concerned by any developments that may undermine this commitment.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2020-11-09T15:01:11.447Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-09T15:01:11.447Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1246844
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-10-27more like thismore than 2020-10-27
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading British Nationals Abroad: Syria 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 request by the Executive Council of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, for the repatriation of foreign nationals in Al-Hol camp; and whether they raised the number of British nationals in any related discussions. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL9648 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-11-09more like thismore than 2020-11-09
answer text <p>The UK Government is clear that those individuals who have fought for, or supported Daesh, whatever their nationality, should face justice and accountability through prosecution in the most appropriate jurisdiction: often in the region where the crimes took place. Officials have reiterated this position in routine discussions with the local authorities in north-east Syria, including in relation to individuals who have travelled from the UK. We are aware that some British nationals are living in displaced persons camps in Syria but due to the circumstances on the ground we are not in a position to make an accurate estimate of the number.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2020-11-09T15:23:32.683Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-09T15:23:32.683Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1246845
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-10-27more like thismore than 2020-10-27
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Canary Islands and West Africa: Undocumented Migrants 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 (1) the number of migrants arriving in the Canary Islands from West Africa, and (2) the case for agreed European policies. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL9649 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-11-10more like thismore than 2020-11-10
answer text <p>According to the Spanish Ministry of the Interior, 8,102 people have arrived in the Canary Islands via sea so far this year, representing a significant increase on 2019. The dangers have been highlighted before, with an estimated 140 fatalities during an attempted crossing from Senegal to the Canary Islands on 24 October.</p><p>The EU Commission published proposals for a new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum on 24 September. This will be for EU Member States to agree. We will welcome balanced and holistic European approaches that mirror the UK's commitment to a 'whole of route' approach.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-11-10T13:45:28.05Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-10T13:45:28.05Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1246662
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-10-26more like thismore than 2020-10-26
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Maher al-Akhras 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 the government of Israel for the release on medical and compassionate grounds of Maher al-Akhras. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL9535 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-11-05more like thismore than 2020-11-05
answer text <p>Officials in Tel Aviv have raised this case with the Government of Israel. We remain concerned about Israel's extensive use of administrative detention which, according to international law, should be used only when security makes this absolutely necessary rather than as routine practice and as a preventive rather than a punitive measure. We continue to call on the Israeli authorities to comply with their obligations under international law and either charge or release detainees.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-11-05T12:55:47.673Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-05T12:55:47.673Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter