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1733086
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-09more like thismore than 2024-10-09
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 Kyrgyzstan: Religious Freedom more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report by Human Rights Watch Kyrgyzstan: Reject Proposed Law on 'Extremist' Materials, published on 1 October, that legislative changes proposed by the government of Kyrgyzstan that would criminalise the possession of extremist materials present a risk to the right to freedom of religion or belief in that country; and whether they have made representations to that government in this regard. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Cox more like this
uin HL1451 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-23more like thismore than 2024-10-23
answer text <p>We are following closely the progress of several proposed laws aimed at overhauling state religious policy in Kyrgyzstan. We share many of the concerns raised in Human Rights Watch's report about the draft laws, particularly regarding loose definitions of 'extremist' materials and on proportionality of financial penalties. Along with our international partners, our Embassy has been engaging with experts on the proposed legislation to fully understand the implications of the proposed changes. We will continue to track progress and encourage Kyrgyzstan to ensure fundamental rights are protected, including freedom of expression and freedom of religion or belief.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-23T16:30:29.153Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-23T16:30:29.153Z
answering member
3972
label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
tabling member
3364
label Biography information for Baroness Cox remove filter
1731696
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-07more like thismore than 2024-10-07
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: Refugees more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the claim that the mass displacement of Armenians from Nagorno–Karabakh constitutes ethnic cleansing. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Cox more like this
uin HL1192 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-22more like thismore than 2024-10-22
answer text <p>We continue to encourage the Azerbaijani authorities to provide clarity on the rights and security of ethnic Armenians who wish to return to Nagorno-Karabakh.</p><p>The UK Government's position remains that it is essential that all credible allegations of atrocity crimes during conflict are urgently, transparently and fully investigated by the relevant competent authorities.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-22T15:46:14.877Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-22T15:46:14.877Z
answering member
3972
label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
tabling member
3364
label Biography information for Baroness Cox remove filter
1731762
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-07more like thismore than 2024-10-07
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: Refugees more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the recommendations on page 20 of the report 'Disability Equality in Armenia', published by the Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust in April, and in particular, the recommendation for the UK to provide further assistance to refugees from Nagorno–Karabakh in Armenia, including bespoke assistance for refugees with disabilities. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Cox more like this
uin HL1193 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-11more like thismore than 2024-10-11
answer text <p>The UK remains in close contact with the Armenian Government and our international partners to assess humanitarian needs in the region, including for those who have entered Armenia as a result of conflict. We are ready to consider any further requests for assistance where needs are identified by the Armenian authorities and international humanitarian relief organisations.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-11T13:59:00.383Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-11T13:59:00.383Z
answering member
3972
label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
tabling member
3364
label Biography information for Baroness Cox remove filter
1731763
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-07more like thismore than 2024-10-07
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 Azerbaijan: Hostage Taking more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Azerbaijan since July regarding the release of Armenian hostages. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Cox more like this
uin HL1194 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answer text <p>The UK continues to urge the Azerbaijani authorities to ensure that those detained during its longstanding conflict with Armenia, or during September 2023's military action in Nagorno-Karabakh, are afforded a fair trial and provided safe conditions, in accordance with Azerbaijan's international obligations and commitments. We have been consistent in calling for the release of all remaining prisoners of war, and the return of the remains of the deceased, throughout the period of conflict in the region. The Foreign Secretary met Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers in July and urged them to seize the opportunity to secure an historic peace treaty.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-21T13:55:34.947Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-21T13:55:34.947Z
answering member
3972
label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
tabling member
3364
label Biography information for Baroness Cox remove filter
1731764
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-07more like thismore than 2024-10-07
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 His Majesty's Government, further to the Foreign Secretary's statement in his Progressive Realism newsletter published on 16 September that Azerbaijan has been able to "liberate" territory it lost in the early 1990s, what is their assessment of the current situation in Nagorno–Karabakh. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Cox more like this
uin HL1195 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answer text <p>The UK remains steadfast in our support and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both Azerbaijan and Armenia. The UK Government was clear during the military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh in September 2023 that only peaceful diplomacy, not force, should have been used to resolve conflict. This position has not changed. We will work with Armenia and Azerbaijan to promote a prosperous, peaceful and stable South Caucasus. We will continue to work alongside our trusted international partners to help Armenia and Azerbaijan to secure a lasting peace agreement through peaceful negotiations. The UK supported displaced people in the region with £1 million funding to ICRC and we continue to work with partners to ensure humanitarian and other needs are met.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-21T14:53:09.903Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-21T14:53:09.903Z
answering member
3972
label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington more like this
tabling member
3364
label Biography information for Baroness Cox remove filter
1727778
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-09-05more like thismore than 2024-09-05
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Marriage: Ceremonies more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government further to the Written Answers by Lord Bellamy on 16 June and 2 August 2023 (HL8197 and HL9550), whether they will publish a response to the Law Commission Report Celebrating Marriage: A New Weddings Law, published in July 2022, particularly Recommendation 42. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Cox more like this
uin HL793 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-09-13more like thismore than 2024-09-13
answer text <p>We are aware that the Law Commission made recommendations for wholesale change to weddings law in July 2022. These recommendations include recommendation 42, in relation to the creation of offences relating to an officiant dishonestly misleading a couple about the legal effect of a wedding ceremony or failing to disclose that the ceremony they are officiating will not create a valid marriage. We will take the time as a new Government properly to consider the Law Commission’s recommendations and will outline our position in due course.</p><p>The Marriage Act 1949 enables religious bodies, alongside the Church of England and the Church in Wales, to conduct legally binding weddings. However, the difficulties which those who have undergone ceremonies which do not qualify as legally binding face when their relationships come to an end is a matter of concern. That is why the Government committed in its 2024 manifesto to ‘strengthen the rights and protections available to women in cohabiting couples’. We will set out the next steps on this manifesto commitment in the near future.</p>
answering member printed Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede more like this
grouped question UIN
HL794 more like this
HL795 more like this
HL796 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-09-13T12:17:36.363Zmore like thismore than 2024-09-13T12:17:36.363Z
answering member
3154
label Biography information for Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede more like this
tabling member
3364
label Biography information for Baroness Cox remove filter
1727779
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-09-05more like thismore than 2024-09-05
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Opportunity and Integration Review more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the recommendation for reform of the Marriage Act 1949 in paragraph 8.50, page 135, of The Casey Review into Opportunity and Integration, published in December 2016. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Cox more like this
uin HL794 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-09-13more like thismore than 2024-09-13
answer text <p>We are aware that the Law Commission made recommendations for wholesale change to weddings law in July 2022. These recommendations include recommendation 42, in relation to the creation of offences relating to an officiant dishonestly misleading a couple about the legal effect of a wedding ceremony or failing to disclose that the ceremony they are officiating will not create a valid marriage. We will take the time as a new Government properly to consider the Law Commission’s recommendations and will outline our position in due course.</p><p>The Marriage Act 1949 enables religious bodies, alongside the Church of England and the Church in Wales, to conduct legally binding weddings. However, the difficulties which those who have undergone ceremonies which do not qualify as legally binding face when their relationships come to an end is a matter of concern. That is why the Government committed in its 2024 manifesto to ‘strengthen the rights and protections available to women in cohabiting couples’. We will set out the next steps on this manifesto commitment in the near future.</p>
answering member printed Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede more like this
grouped question UIN
HL793 more like this
HL795 more like this
HL796 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-09-13T12:17:36.393Zmore like thismore than 2024-09-13T12:17:36.393Z
answering member
3154
label Biography information for Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede more like this
tabling member
3364
label Biography information for Baroness Cox remove filter
1727780
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-09-05more like thismore than 2024-09-05
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Marriage: Women more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to protect the spousal rights of women who have been married outside of the legal framework for weddings in England and Wales. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Cox more like this
uin HL795 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-09-13more like thismore than 2024-09-13
answer text <p>We are aware that the Law Commission made recommendations for wholesale change to weddings law in July 2022. These recommendations include recommendation 42, in relation to the creation of offences relating to an officiant dishonestly misleading a couple about the legal effect of a wedding ceremony or failing to disclose that the ceremony they are officiating will not create a valid marriage. We will take the time as a new Government properly to consider the Law Commission’s recommendations and will outline our position in due course.</p><p>The Marriage Act 1949 enables religious bodies, alongside the Church of England and the Church in Wales, to conduct legally binding weddings. However, the difficulties which those who have undergone ceremonies which do not qualify as legally binding face when their relationships come to an end is a matter of concern. That is why the Government committed in its 2024 manifesto to ‘strengthen the rights and protections available to women in cohabiting couples’. We will set out the next steps on this manifesto commitment in the near future.</p>
answering member printed Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede more like this
grouped question UIN
HL793 more like this
HL794 more like this
HL796 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-09-13T12:17:36.427Zmore like thismore than 2024-09-13T12:17:36.427Z
answering member
3154
label Biography information for Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede more like this
tabling member
3364
label Biography information for Baroness Cox remove filter
1727781
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-09-05more like thismore than 2024-09-05
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Marriage: Ceremonies more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the compliance of the Marriage Act 1949 and other marriage law with the right to freedom of religion or belief, as Church of England and Church in Wales marriage ceremonies fulfil legal requirements and are legally recognised, while other religious ceremonies may not be. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Cox more like this
uin HL796 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-09-13more like thismore than 2024-09-13
answer text <p>We are aware that the Law Commission made recommendations for wholesale change to weddings law in July 2022. These recommendations include recommendation 42, in relation to the creation of offences relating to an officiant dishonestly misleading a couple about the legal effect of a wedding ceremony or failing to disclose that the ceremony they are officiating will not create a valid marriage. We will take the time as a new Government properly to consider the Law Commission’s recommendations and will outline our position in due course.</p><p>The Marriage Act 1949 enables religious bodies, alongside the Church of England and the Church in Wales, to conduct legally binding weddings. However, the difficulties which those who have undergone ceremonies which do not qualify as legally binding face when their relationships come to an end is a matter of concern. That is why the Government committed in its 2024 manifesto to ‘strengthen the rights and protections available to women in cohabiting couples’. We will set out the next steps on this manifesto commitment in the near future.</p>
answering member printed Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede more like this
grouped question UIN
HL793 more like this
HL794 more like this
HL795 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-09-13T12:17:36.473Zmore like thismore than 2024-09-13T12:17:36.473Z
answering member
3154
label Biography information for Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede more like this
tabling member
3364
label Biography information for Baroness Cox remove filter
1723993
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-29more like thismore than 2024-07-29
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 Sudan: Humanitarian Situation more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the humanitarian situation in Sudan’s Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile regions. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Cox more like this
uin HL413 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-08-02more like thismore than 2024-08-02
answer text <p>The limited access environment and ongoing internet and telecommunication disruptions in Sudan means that reporting on the ground is extremely restricted, so making an accurate assessment of the humanitarian situation on Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile regions is difficult. According to UNHCR, an estimated 332,582 people have fled to Blue Nile and 445,338 to South Kordofan since 15 April 2023. The recent Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) snapshot for Sudan reveals that 755,000 people are in catastrophe levels of food insecurity (IPC 5) in 14 states including South Kordofan and Blue Nile. This is the largest number of people in IPC 4/5 in the world, greater than Gaza, South Sudan, Mali and Afghanistan combined. The UK continues to press the warring parties to concede to unimpeded humanitarian access to allow the provision of, and access to, lifesaving aid in Sudan.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Collins of Highbury more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-08-02T13:43:49.72Zmore like thismore than 2024-08-02T13:43:49.72Z
answering member
4222
label Biography information for Lord Collins of Highbury more like this
tabling member
3364
label Biography information for Baroness Cox remove filter