Sarah Owen MP: written questions 2024

Written questions

• Bangladesh: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1368More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his counterpart in Bangladesh on (a) possible human rights violations against protestors and (b) future protection of students.

  Answer: I discussed my concerns regarding the violence in Bangladesh following protests with the Bangladesh High Commissioner to London on 19 and 23 July. The British High Commissioner has engaged with key ministers in the Bangladesh government to reinforce messa...

  Answered 29 Jul 2024

  Original Parliament record
• Bangladesh: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1367More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his counterpart in Bangladesh on (a) ending violence and unrest and (b) ensuring that (i) the right to peacefully protest is upheld and (i

  Answer: The Foreign Secretary and I have publicly called for an immediate end to the violence and unrest in Bangladesh, and for all sides to find a peaceful way forward. I discussed the situation with the Bangladesh High Commissioner to London on 19 and 23 July a...

  Answered 29 Jul 2024

  Original Parliament record