Chris Law MP: written questions
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Azerbaijan: PrisonersForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4734More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Azerbaijani counterpart on (a) arbitrary detainment of prisoners in Azerbaijan and (b) reports of human rights abuses in prisons i
Answer: The UK government remains concerned at reports of serious allegations of severe acts of ill-treatment and torture in prisons in Azerbaijan. We continue to urge the authorities to ensure that those in detention are treated with humanity and respect for the...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordAzerbaijan: PrisonersForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4733More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for his policies of (a) arbitrary detainment of prisoners in Azerbaijan and (b) reports of human
Answer: The UK government remains concerned by reports of serious allegations of severe acts of ill-treatment and torture in prisons in Azerbaijan. In line with international human rights law, we continue to urge the authorities to ensure those in detention are: ...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordGubad IbadoghluForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4732More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has taken recent steps to secure the release of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu from detention in Azerbaijan.
Answer: Since Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu's arrest in July 2023, the UK has consistently advocated for appropriate medical access and treatment, and the right to a fair legal process. Following his arrest, the UK released a joint statement with the US, France and Germany ...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordGubad IbadoghluForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4731More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Azerbaijani counterpart on the detention of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu in Baku.
Answer: Since Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu's arrest in July 2023, the UK has consistently advocated for appropriate medical access and treatment, and the right to a fair legal process. Following his arrest, the UK released a joint statement with the US, France and Germany ...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordAzerbaijan: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4730More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking with his international counterparts to help safeguard human rights defenders in Azerbaijan (a) before, (b) during and (c) after COP29.
Answer: Along with our international partners, we continue to urge Azerbaijan to improve human rights protections for all its citizens. Azerbaijan's hosting of COP29 in November provides the country with an opportunity to demonstrate meaningful action in this reg...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordAzerbaijan: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 9 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4729More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the Azerbaijani government’s (a) human rights record and (b) treatment of political dissidents.
Answer: Along with our international partners, we continue to urge Azerbaijan to improve human rights protections for all its citizens. Azerbaijan's hosting of COP29 in November provides the country with an opportunity to demonstrate meaningful action in this reg...
Answered 17 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: Food Insecurity and NutritionForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the report entitled The state of food security and nutrition in the world 2024 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, published in
Answer: We are harnessing more and better-deployed finance for food, agriculture and nutrition. At the G20 Development Ministers Meeting in July, I announced the UK would join the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty to work in partnership to unlock much ne...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordFood InsecurityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the report entitled The state of food security and nutrition in the world 2024 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, published in
Answer: The UK, the UN and other states use the findings of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report extensively. The persisting high levels of food insecurity and malnutrition are concerning. We are committed to addressing these, working alon...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordPalestinians: Recognition of StatesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1507More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the Knesset's decision not to recognise a Palestinian state.
Answer: The UK's position remains the same, we are committed to recognising a Palestinian state as a key step in the path to a two-state solution. Palestinian statehood is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people. It is not in the gift of any neighbour and...
Answered 5 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordIsrael: International Humanitarian LawForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1506More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will publish his Department's legal advice on Israel's compliance with international humanitarian law.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary has committed to being transparent when making decisions on IHL assessments. As soon as the Foreign Secretary took office, he commissioned new advice on Israel's compliance with IHL, in the context of the war in Gaza. This decision o...
Answered 8 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordGaza: WaterForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 618More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the Oxfam report entitled Water War Crimes, published on 18 July 2024.
Answer: International Humanitarian Law provides for the protection of civilians and civilian objects, which includes water supply. Israel must take steps working with humanitarian agencies to fully restore water supplies and to significantly increase the flow of ...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordGaza: WaterForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 617More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to the Israeli Government on increasing the flow of water to Gaza through the Mekorot water supply lines.
Answer: International Humanitarian Law provides for the protection of civilians and civilian objects, which includes water supply. Israel must take steps working with humanitarian agencies to fully restore water supplies and to significantly increase the flow of ...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordArms Trade: IsraelForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 616More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the findings of the Oxfam report of 18 July 2024 entitled Water War Crimes, whether his Department plans to review Government legal advice on arms sales to
Answer: We have been clear that the government must uphold both our domestic and international legal obligations when it comes to arms exports as set out in the Strategic Export Licensing Criteria. As soon as the Foreign Secretary took office he commissioned a re...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordOccupied Territories: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 615More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate he has made of the financial cost to UK-funded aid programmes in the Occupied Palestinian Territories as a result of having been destroyed or seized by Israeli
Answer: The FCDO does not routinely make estimates of this information over these timescales. We are aware, however, of a number of aid organisations based in Gaza whose operations have been curtailed or damaged by Israeli military action since 7 October, includi...
Answered 29 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordOccupied Territories: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 614More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent estimate he has made of the number of UK-funded aid programmes in the Occupied Palestinian Territories that have been destroyed or seized by Israeli forces (a) si
Answer: The FCDO does not routinely make estimates of this information over these timescales. We are aware, however, of a number of aid organisations based in Gaza whose operations have been curtailed or damaged by Israeli military action since 7 October, includi...
Answered 29 Jul 2024
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