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star this property date less than 2019-10-23more like thismore than 2019-10-23
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Gaza: Freezing of Assets more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made, and intend to make, to the Palestinian Authority, following reports that it has frozen bank accounts belonging to Palestinian non-governmental organisations in the Gaza Strip. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL359 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-11-05more like thismore than 2019-11-05
star this property answer text <p>​Her Majesty’s Consul-General to Jerusalem raised this issue with the Palestinian Authority on 5 November. Our Consulate-General in Jerusalem frequently urges the Palestinian authorities to take steps within its grasp to improve the conditions in Gaza. The UK also continues to encourage the reconciliation process in which the Palestinian Authority resumes control of Gaza and restores effective and accountable governance.</p><p>​</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2019-11-05T17:40:01.257Zmore like thismore than 2019-11-05T17:40:01.257Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
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1167240
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-10-29more like thismore than 2019-10-29
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Bosnia and Herzegovina: EU Defence Policy more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what are the objectives of the EU’s Operation Althea in Bosnia and Herzegovina; and what contribution, if any, the UK is making to that operation. more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL508 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-11-05more like thismore than 2019-11-05
star this property answer text <p>​EUFOR Operation Althea in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is an EU military operation. It operates under a UN Chapter VII mandate and under the Berlin Plus arrangements, is commanded by NATO and has access to NATO assets and capabilities. Its main objective is to support the authorities of BiH to maintain a ‘Safe and Secure Environment’. The United Kingdom has consistently supported its aims and objectives. The United Kingdom shares Operation Althea’s common costs with the other 22 participating nations. We currently contribute a number of staff officers, an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance taskforce and offer an ‘over the horizon’ reserve battalion.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2019-11-05T17:34:27.127Zmore like thismore than 2019-11-05T17:34:27.127Z
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4210
star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
star this property label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1167734
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-10-31more like thismore than 2019-10-31
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Europe: Refugees more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government when they last had discussions with UNICEF and Médecins Sans Frontières about (1) the refugees on the Greek Islands, (2) rescues from the Mediterranean, including children aged 5 to 17, and (3) unaccompanied minors who have reached France. more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL574 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-11-05more like thismore than 2019-11-05
star this property answer text <p>We are in regular dialogue with relevant NGOs on a range of migration issues. We have routine discussions of Search and Rescue and the situation of migrants in Libya with Médecins sans frontières.</p><p>We remain committed to supporting Greece's efforts to manage migration effectively. We are working with the Greek Government, who retain responsibility for the situation of migrants in the country, to this end. United Kingdom vessels have rescued 16,000 migrants in the Aegean since 2015.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2019-11-05T17:26:12.337Zmore like thismore than 2019-11-05T17:26:12.337Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
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1167881
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-11-04more like thismore than 2019-11-04
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Syria: Ceasefires more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the UN Secretary-General's appeal on 14 October for safe access for civilians in need in north-east Syria; and what assessment they have made of whether the ceasefire in that area (1) is being respected, and (2) will be fully supervised and made permanent. more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL582 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-11-05more like thismore than 2019-11-05
star this property answer text <p>​We welcome the UN Secretary-General's statement on 14 October for safe access for civilians in need in north-east Syria. Our assessment is that the ceasefire in north-east Syria continues to broadly hold, and we welcome the fact that Turkey has confirmed it has no plans for a further offensive. Implementation of the ceasefire is for the parties directly involved but we have made clear our expectation that all parties abide by the agreed ceasefire, which we wish to see become permanent, and by their obligations under international humanitarian law.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2019-11-05T17:20:21.66Zmore like thismore than 2019-11-05T17:20:21.66Z
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4210
star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
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1168589
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star this property date less than 2019-12-19more like thismore than 2019-12-19
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Mediterranean Sea: Offshore Drilling more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the reported agreement between Turkey and Libya concerning undersea resources in the Mediterranean; and what plans they have to propose that any such agreement is submitted for international arbitration. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL47 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-07more like thismore than 2020-01-07
star this property answer text <p>​We are aware that Turkey and Libya signed a Memorandum of Understanding in late November on the &quot;delimitation of maritime jurisdictional areas in the Mediterranean&quot;. It has been our consistent position that maritime boundary disputes should be resolved in accordance with international law as reflected in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2020-01-07T15:56:02.757Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-07T15:56:02.757Z
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4210
star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
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1168590
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-12-19more like thismore than 2019-12-19
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Russia: Ukraine more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Paris negotiations between Russia and Ukraine; how they reached any such assessment; and what consideration they have given to modifying the Minsk guidelines to support such negotiations. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL48 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-07more like thismore than 2020-01-07
star this property answer text <p>​The United Kingdom welcomes the commitments made at the Normandy Summit on 9 December. These commitments, which include comprehensive implementation of the ceasefire and prisoner exchange, are key to securing a diplomatic solution to the conflict in eastern Ukraine. We fully support France and Germany in their efforts towards securing the implementation by all parties of the Minsk Agreements. In this regard, we applaud President Zelenskyy’s clear commitment and determined actions to end the conflict and repeat our call on Russia to fulfil its obligations.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2020-01-07T15:56:24.87Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-07T15:56:24.87Z
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4210
star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
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1169278
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-01-07more like thismore than 2020-01-07
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Libya and Niger: Migrants more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the conditions under which migrants detained in Libya and Niger are held; and in particular, what steps they intend to take to ensure that those on boats who are stopped by the EU-funded Libyan coastguard are not subjected to inhumane and degrading treatment. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL134 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-21more like thismore than 2020-01-21
star this property answer text <p>​We remain concerned by the appalling conditions faced by migrants in detention centres, particularly in Libya. We continue to urge the Libyan authorities to pursue alternatives to detention and implement a better functioning migration system that respects human rights.</p><p>The EU does not directly fund the Libyan coastguard. The training support to the Libyan Coastguard and Navy (LCGN), which is provided through the EU naval Operation Sophia to which the UK currently contributes common funding, aims to increase Libyans' ability to secure their own maritime borders and to manage search and rescue activities properly in a human rights compliant way. We expect all vessels to operate in accordance with international maritime law, including the exercise of restraint in the use of force, and adherence to established human rights norms. All Libyan trainees are screened to ensure that we are not training anyone previously found to have been involved in human rights violations. The EU training package (which includes International Humanitarian Law and human rights components) aims to equip the Libyan Coastguard with the skills required to manage search and rescue activities properly, in a human rights compliant manner. As part of Her Majesty's Government's human rights policy, we keep this training programme under continual review.</p><p>The UK, through bilateral and EU programming, is protecting and supporting migrants along the Central Mediterranean Route, including in Niger. This includes provision of humanitarian assistance and information on risks along the route, as well as facilitating Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration and refugee resettlement. These return and resettlement activities have led to thousands being moved from Libya to safe countries.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2020-01-21T16:09:32.52Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-21T16:09:32.52Z
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4210
star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
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1169281
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-01-07more like thismore than 2020-01-07
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Palestinians: Elections more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they intend to take, including in conjunction with other countries, to ensure that the first Palestinian elections in 13 years are held; and in particular, that Palestinians in East Jerusalem are able to vote. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL137 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-20more like thismore than 2020-01-20
star this property answer text <p>Along with EU partners, we have encouraged the Palestinian leadership to work toward strong, inclusive, accountable and democratic institutions, based on respect for the rule of law and human rights.</p><p>We welcome work towards genuine and democratic national elections for all Palestinians. We consider this to be crucial in view of the establishment of a viable and sovereign Palestinian State. To this end, we call on all Palestinian factions to seek common ground and to work together to pursue a positive path towards new elections.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2020-01-20T14:33:42.617Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-20T14:33:42.617Z
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4210
star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
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1169282
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star this property date less than 2020-01-07more like thismore than 2020-01-07
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Israel: Palestinians more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Israel about (1) the convictions of 4,519 persons during the five years ending in June 2019 for failing to comply with military orders declaring closed military zones, and (2) the use of regulations dating from the time of the League of Nations Mandate. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL138 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-20more like thismore than 2020-01-20
star this property answer text <p>As part of our frequent engagement with Israel with respect to its obligations as an occupying power under the Fourth Geneva Convention, officials in our Embassy in Tel Aviv have raised with the Israeli authorities both the issue of closed military zones being declared by the Israel Defence Force, and their implementation of specific laws and regulations, including ones dating from the mandate period, in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2020-01-20T14:34:16.913Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-20T14:34:16.913Z
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4210
star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
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1169903
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star this property date less than 2020-01-09more like thismore than 2020-01-09
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Guantanamo Bay: Detainees more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government when they last discussed indefinite detention at Guantanamo Bay with the government of the United States; what was the outcome of that discussion; and whether they discussed the failure to release prisoners who have been cleared. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL259 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-20more like thismore than 2020-01-20
star this property answer text <p>The British Government has made numerous representations to the United States Government over a number of years about indefinite detention at Guantanamo Bay, most recently in September 2019. The United Kingdom's long-standing position remains that the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay should close. We continue to engage with the US Government on this issue, as we do on a range of national security issues.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2020-01-20T15:04:05.14Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-20T15:04:05.14Z
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4210
star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
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1169904
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-01-09more like thismore than 2020-01-09
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Philippines: Religious Freedom more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of the Philippines about the four Roman Catholic bishops and four priests charged with sedition, cyber libel, libel and obstruction of justice in that country; and what steps they are taking to ensure that due process is followed. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL260 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-20more like thismore than 2020-01-20
star this property answer text <p>​The UK remains concerned about reports of arbitrary arrest in the Philippines. We have not had discussions with the Philippine authorities on these specific cases, however, the Government continues to call for the promotion and protection of freedom of speech and the British Embassy in Manila continues to follow developments closely.</p><p>Freedom of speech, and wider human rights issues, in the Philippines, were raised by senior Foreign and Commonwealth Office officials with the Philippines Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Enrique Manalo, during the UK - Philippine High Level Talks in London in November 2019.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2020-01-20T15:05:00.32Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-20T15:05:00.32Z
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4210
star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
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1169906
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star this property date less than 2020-01-09more like thismore than 2020-01-09
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Egypt: Children more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they intend to take to prevent children in Egypt from being included in mass trials and sentenced to death. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL262 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-20more like thismore than 2020-01-20
star this property answer text <p>It remains a long-standing policy of the United Kingdom to oppose the death penalty in all circumstances as a matter of principle. We have regularly made our position clear to the Egyptian Government.</p><p>We have particular concerns in Egypt regarding Article 122 of the Child Law in Egypt and cases involving the death penalty and juveniles. Our Embassy in Cairo has raised our concerns with the Egyptian authorities and asked them to take action to release political detainees who remain imprisoned and to review mass judicial decisions.</p><p>I raised our concerns in my interim Autumn Statement on Human Rights Priority Countries on 22nd October 2019. Our ambassador in Cairo repeated these concerns in a meeting with the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 23 October 2019.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2020-01-20T15:05:53.947Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-20T15:05:53.947Z
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4210
star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
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1170175
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star this property date less than 2020-01-13more like thismore than 2020-01-13
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Middle East and North Africa: Young People more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what programmes they run, or intend to run, in (1) the Middle East, (2) North Africa, (3) Turkey, (4) Iran, and (5) Afghanistan, to work with young adults from those areas; and what plans they have for ministerial visits to focus on issues which affect such young adults. more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL322 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-24more like thismore than 2020-01-24
star this property answer text <p>Her Majesty's Government supports a wide-range of Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) funded programmes benefitting young adults. For example, in Turkey we have helped train young politicians and civil society representatives in democratic participation. In Tunisia and Egypt, we have helped young people build skills to access jobs. In Jordan we have supported implementation of the Government’s Youth Strategy. In Afghanistan we have supported economic development and job creation. More information can be found on the gov.uk website. We do not comment on future Ministerial visits for security reasons but Ministers raise these issues with their international partners on a regular basis.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2020-01-24T13:25:00.443Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-24T13:25:00.443Z
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4210
star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
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1170800
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star this property date less than 2020-01-14more like thismore than 2020-01-14
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Israeli Settlements more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel about its decision to allow Israeli citizens to register land deeds in Area C of the West Bank; and what assessment they have made of that decision. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL394 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-27more like thismore than 2020-01-27
star this property answer text <p>​We are very concerned about the granting of further rights and privileges to Israelis living in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. We recognise that Palestinians face severe difficulty in securing building permissions for homes and infrastructure in East Jerusalem and Area C. Practically, this leaves Palestinians with little option but to build without permission, placing their homes at risk of demolition on the grounds they do not have a permit. We continue to urge the Government of Israel to develop improved mechanisms for zoning, planning and permitting in Area C for the benefit of the Palestinian population, including by facilitating local Palestinian participation in such processes. Officials from our Embassy in Tel Aviv did so most recently on 10 December 2019.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2020-01-27T15:12:27.033Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-27T15:12:27.033Z
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4210
star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
star this property tabling member
2018
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1170801
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star this property date less than 2020-01-14more like thismore than 2020-01-14
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Israel: Palestinians more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the vote in the Israeli Security Cabinet on 29 December 2019 to withhold $43 million of tax funds from the Palestinian Authority, based on claims that the money has been used to promote violence. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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star this property uin HL395 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-27more like thismore than 2020-01-27
star this property answer text <p>​We have repeatedly raised with the Government of Israel our concerns about Israel's decision to withhold tax revenues to the Palestinian Authority (PA), most recently on 17 December 2019. It is important Israel carries out the regular monthly transfer of tax revenues it collects on behalf of the PA in line with its international obligations. We expect economic and fiscal agreements between Israel and the PA to continue to be fully implemented.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2020-01-27T15:12:44.057Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-27T15:12:44.057Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
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1170802
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-01-14more like thismore than 2020-01-14
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Israel: Palestinians more like this
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel about reports of assaults on Palestinian growers, thefts of olives and vandalism of olive trees and farm equipment in 2019. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL396 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-27more like thismore than 2020-01-27
star this property answer text <p>​We are troubled by reports of assaults on Palestinian farmers, the vandalism of olive trees, and the stealing of produce. The UK condemns any incidence of violence by settlers against Palestinians. Officials from our Embassy in Tel Aviv raised the increase in settler violence with the Israeli authorities on 17 December 2019. Under international law, Israel, as the occupying power, has an obligation to take all measures in its power to protect the Palestinian population from acts of violence. We continue to stress the importance of the Israeli security forces providing appropriate protection to the Palestinian civilian population. We welcome the efforts of Israeli authorities to address settler violence, and urge them to thoroughly investigate every instance and bring those responsible to justice.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2020-01-27T17:05:33.78Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-27T17:05:33.78Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
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1170803
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-01-14more like thismore than 2020-01-14
star this property answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Israel: West Bank more like this
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they will take in response to the publication of data by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on the demolition of structures and displacement in Area C of the West Bank in 2019, including the finding that 507 persons have been displaced and 394 structures have been demolished. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL397 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-27more like thismore than 2020-01-27
star this property answer text <p>​We are deeply concerned by the continued demolition of Palestinian property by the Israeli authorities. Demolitions and evictions of Palestinians from their homes cause unnecessary suffering to ordinary Palestinians; call into question Israel’s commitment to a viable two-state solution; and, in all but the most exceptional of cases, are contrary to International Humanitarian Law. We have repeatedly made clear to the Israeli authorities our serious concern at the increase in demolitions of Palestinian properties in Area C of the West Bank and in East Jerusalem, most recently on 17 December 2019. The UK and international partners will continue to call bilaterally, and in international fora, for Israel to abandon demolition plans entirely, and instead provide a transparent route to construction for Palestinians in Area C. The British Government supports Bedouin communities and Palestinians facing demolition or eviction in Area C of the West Bank through our legal aid programme, which helps residents challenge decisions in the Israeli legal system. The UK has also allocated £1.1 million to support essential infrastructure for vulnerable Palestinians in Area C.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2020-01-27T15:13:32.373Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-27T15:13:32.373Z
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4210
star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
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1170804
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-01-14more like thismore than 2020-01-14
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading al-Aqsa Mosque more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the reported attacks by Israeli police on Muslim worshippers in the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on 7 January. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL398 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-27more like thismore than 2020-01-27
star this property answer text <p>​The UK remains concerned by incidents on Haram Al-Sharif / Temple Mount, including altercations inside the al-Aqsa Mosque. We have stressed the importance of the Israeli security forces providing appropriate protection to the Palestinian civilian population. In our meetings with the Israeli authorities we regularly raise the need to respect the status quo of the holy sites in Jerusalem and the West Bank. Officials from our Embassy in Tel Aviv raised this issue with the Israeli authorities on 16 October 2019.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2020-01-27T15:14:08.42Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-27T15:14:08.42Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
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1171183
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star this property date less than 2020-01-15more like thismore than 2020-01-15
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Egypt: Detainees more like this
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25277
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government when they last made representations to the government of Egypt about the indefinite detention and access to medical care of (1) Essam El-Haddad, (2) Gehad El-Haddad, and (3) other prisoners held without charge or trial in Egypt; and what response they received. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL454 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-24more like thismore than 2020-01-24
star this property answer text <p>​We regularly raise our human rights concerns with the Egyptian authorities, particularly around detentions and prison conditions. We continue to urge the authorities to ensure that all detainees are treated in accordance with relevant international human rights standards. For example, during Egypt's Universal Periodic Review in November 2019, we called upon the Egyptian Government ensure access to medical care and family visits in prisons and to release all those detained for exercising the right to freedom of expression. Our Ambassador in Cairo last raised the specific cases of Essam El Haddad and Gehad El Haddad at senior level in July 2019.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2020-01-24T13:59:39.513Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-24T13:59:39.513Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
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1171184
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-01-15more like thismore than 2020-01-15
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Syria: Sanctions more like this
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to seek evidence on whether the existing sanctions on Syria impede the reconstruction of essential civilian infrastructure and services. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL455 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
star this property answer text <p>​We keep our Syria sanctions under regular review and actively seek to minimise their impact on ordinary Syrians, engaging regularly with non-governmental organisations to understand the practical impact of the sanctions on the population. Exemptions and licences already apply to the sanctions regime in order to minimise any detrimental effects on ordinary Syrians. The sanctions are aimed at ending the violent repression of the civilian population in Syria by the Assad regime and pressing the regime to engage seriously with the political process.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2020-01-22T16:57:37.26Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-22T16:57:37.26Z
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4210
star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
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1171810
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star this property date less than 2020-01-20more like thismore than 2020-01-20
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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25277
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to undertake, and report on, an investigation into the government of Russia's alleged (1) use of poisoning and assassination, (2) media manipulation, (3) abuse of Interpol procedures, and (4) efforts to undermine international law and institutions in ways that are harmful to UK security. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL572 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-29more like thismore than 2020-01-29
star this property answer text <p>We continue to challenge Russia's malign activity and abuse of the international rules-based system and remain at the forefront of those opposing that abuse.</p><p>In response to the attack in Salisbury, together with our allies, we coordinated the largest ever collective expulsion of Russian intelligence officers, fundamentally degrading Russian intelligence capability for years to come. We also challenge Russia's actions in Ukraine, in Syria, the Western Balkans and in cyber space. The United Kingdom is committed to playing a leading role in continuing sanctions against Russia. Sanctions are one of a range of measures we have taken, in concert with others, to defend our security and enhance our capabilities against Russia's malign activity.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2020-01-29T13:55:26.287Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-29T13:55:26.287Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
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1172759
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star this property date less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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25277
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of conditions in detention centres in or near Tripoli, in particular in terms of (1) food, (2) water, and (3) hygiene; and what representations they have made to the government of Libya to improve conditions in such detention centres. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL690 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-29more like thismore than 2020-01-29
star this property answer text <p>The UK remains deeply concerned by the conditions faced by migrants and refugees in Libyan detention centres. We continue to urge the Libyan authorities to pursue alternatives to detention and implement a better functioning migration system that respects human rights. The UK supports the UN's call for detention centres across Libya to be closed, and for the migrants and refugees within them to be evacuated to safety.</p><p>We have repeatedly called for urgent humanitarian access for the UN and international humanitarian actors, and for all parties to adhere to International Humanitarian Law. The UK provided £1 million to the 2019 UN Flash Appeal, and was the first country to respond to the appeal. In April 2019, the UN released $2 million from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to provide life-saving assistance to civilians caught up in the escalating fighting in Libya, including vulnerable migrants and refugees. The UK was the biggest donor to the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) in 2018, providing £<del class="ministerial">114.3</del> <ins class="ministerial">89 </ins>million. As part of our current £75 million migration programme along the Central Mediterranean Route, we have allocated up to £5 million to humanitarian assistance and protection for migrants and refugees in Libya, including targeted healthcare provision.</p><p>These efforts form part of the UK's comprehensive, 'whole-of-route' approach to protecting migrants and refugees who are travelling along the Central Mediterranean Route. This includes humanitarian assistance and protection for migrants and refugees, cracking down on people smuggling, supporting assisted voluntary returns and working intensively to end the conflict in Libya. To this end, the Prime Minister attended the Berlin Conference on 19 January, where attendees agreed to support the current ceasefire and UN-led political talks, and pledged to respect the UN arms embargo. The UK is clear that the human rights situation in Libya can only be improved under the stability of a united and representative government, facilitated by the UN-led political process.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2020-01-29T13:56:09.037Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-29T13:56:09.037Z
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less than 2020-02-12T17:45:50.917Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-12T17:45:50.917Z
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star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
star this property label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1174081
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star this property date less than 2020-01-28more like thismore than 2020-01-28
star this property answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Egypt: Detainees more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what reply they received from the government of Egypt when the British Ambassador in Cairo raised concerns about the imprisonment of Essam and Gehad el Haddad. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL852 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-02-10more like thismore than 2020-02-10
star this property answer text <p>​Our Ambassador to Cairo raised concerns over the cases of Dr Essam El Haddad and his son Gehad El Haddad with the Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights in July 2019. He responded that he would convey these to the relevant authorities.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2020-02-10T16:51:46.037Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-10T16:51:46.037Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
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1175283
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star this property date less than 2020-01-23more like thismore than 2020-01-23
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Syria: Export Controls more like this
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star this property question text Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 22 January (HL455), how many exemptions and licences have been issued for British exports to Syria in the last two years; and whether those were granted to (1) commercial, or (2) other, groups. more like this
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star this property uin HL740 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-02-03more like thismore than 2020-02-03
star this property answer text <p>For the most recent two-year period for which data is available (1 October 2017 – 30 September 2019), eight Single Individual Export Licences were issued for Syria of which none were provided to commercial end-users. All the licences were for humanitarian purposes. No licences were granted to the Syrian regime or armed opposition groups.</p><p>In addition, one Open Individual Export Licence was issued in this period, covering goods for humanitarian end use. Information about licences granted between 1 October 2019 – 31 December 2019 is due to be published on GOV.UK on 14 April 2020. The British Government does not grant 'exemptions' for export licences.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2020-02-03T16:58:30.26Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-03T16:58:30.26Z
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4210
star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
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1175284
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star this property date less than 2020-01-23more like thismore than 2020-01-23
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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star this property hansard heading Bosnia and Herzegovina: Armed Conflict more like this
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star this property question text Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the number of individuals who were prosecuted by courts and tribunals for rape committed during the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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star this property uin HL741 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-02-05more like thismore than 2020-02-05
star this property answer text <p>​The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has reported that between 2004 and 2018, 137 Conflict Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) cases were completed in BiH Courts. This amounts to around a quarter of all completed war crime cases in BiH. There are an additional 47 open CRSV cases (2018).</p><p>As of September 2016, across the region, including BiH, the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) had charged 78 individuals with crimes of sexual violence as defined under Article 7(1) of the ICTY Statute.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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less than 2020-02-05T14:21:30.917Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-05T14:21:30.917Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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2018
star this property label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter