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Indigenous Peoples: Indonesia

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to protect the human rights of Indigenous Peoples in Indonesia, in the context of the UK-Indonesia Economic Growth Partnership.

answeredDr Ellie ChownsDepartment for Business and Trade

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Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
13 May 2026
Target answer date
18 May 2026
Answer
22 May 2026 · 9 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 13 May 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to protect the human rights of Indigenous Peoples in Indonesia, in the context of the UK-Indonesia Economic Growth Partnership.

  2. 18 May 2026

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  3. 22 May 2026

    Answer published

    The UK is a leading advocate for human rights around the world. We raise issues affecting indigenous people through ongoing diplomatic engagement on international human rights commitments. The Economic Growth Partnership with Indonesia reaffirms commitmen...

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