Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 12 Jun 2018
Burma
"My Lords, 32% of Burma’s population are from ethnic minorities, so we are seeing the systematic persecution of people spread from one group like the Rohingya to another like those in Rakhine state. Can my noble friend the Minister please outline whether this systematic persecution has had any impact on …..."Baroness Berridge - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 16th May 2018
Asked by:
Baroness Berridge (Conservative - Life peer)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support the government of Nigeria to return Leah Sharibu safely from Boko Haram.
Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
The Foreign Secretary spoke to Vice President Osinbajo on 26 February and extended an offer of additional UK assistance following the abductions from Dapchi. We continue to call for the release of the remaining Chibok girls, and all those abducted by Boko Haram. Attacks on schools and abductions of children are abhorrent and must stop. It is important that all abductees released or recovered receive appropriate support, including for their families. The UK remains resolute in its support for Nigeria in the fight against Boko Haram.
The UK provides a substantial and growing package of intelligence, military and development support to help Nigeria fight terrorism. This includes training and advice for Nigerian armed forces deploying against Boko Haram and £5 million to support the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), a regional taskforce against Boko Haram.
Written Question
Wednesday 16th May 2018
Asked by:
Baroness Berridge (Conservative - Life peer)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports of collusion between Boko Haram and armed Fulani Herders in Nigeria.
Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
Boko Haram is known to cooperate with criminal gangs and use illicit networks to facilitate the movement of weapons and people. However, there is no evidence to show collusion between insurgent groups and Fulani Herders.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 25 Apr 2018
Commonwealth Summit: Freedom of Religion or Belief
"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they took to promote freedom of religion or belief as part of the human rights agenda discussed at the Commonwealth Summit...."Baroness Berridge - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 25 Apr 2018
Commonwealth Summit: Freedom of Religion or Belief
"My Lords, I thank the Minister for his Answer and declare my interest in relation to a Commonwealth initiative on freedom of religion or belief. While it is unfortunate that Her Majesty’s Government’s priority of freedom of religion or belief did not find its way into the communiqué, especially bearing …..."Baroness Berridge - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 21 Mar 2018
Commonwealth Summit: Human Rights
"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what are their human rights priorities for the communiqué of the Commonwealth Summit in April 2018...."Baroness Berridge - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 21 Mar 2018
Commonwealth Summit: Human Rights
"My Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper. In doing so, I draw attention to my interests as outlined in the register...."Baroness Berridge - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 21 Mar 2018
Commonwealth Summit: Human Rights
"My Lords, on 28 February of last year the Prime Minister stated:
“We must reaffirm our determination to stand up for the freedom of people of all religions to practice their beliefs in peace and safety. And I hope to take further measures as a government to support this”.
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 20 Feb 2018
Commonwealth Summit
"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken to promote the forthcoming Commonwealth Summit with schools, universities, non-governmental organisations, and businesses...."Baroness Berridge - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 20 Feb 2018
Commonwealth Summit
"My Lords, I thank my noble friend for his Answer. It is often stated in this Chamber that the Commonwealth is an underutilised intergovernmental network and has little profile among these institutions and the general public. After the Heads of Government meeting, the UK will be the chair of the …..."Baroness Berridge - View Speech
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