Found: ready”.136 However, at the time of our oral evidence session with the then-minister, Baroness Chapman of Darlington

Found: ready”.136 However, at the time of our oral evidence session with the then-minister, Baroness Chapman of Darlington

Found: Baroness Chapman of Darlington Minister for International Development and Africa King Charles Street

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Found: Baroness Chapman of Darlington Minister for International Development and Africa King Charles

Found: Baroness Chapman of Darlington Minister for International Development and Africa King Charles Street

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 1 July (HL1363), whether the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office holds data enabling it to assess progress made by the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict initiative since its launch in 2012; if so, what measurable outcomes are demonstrated by that that data; and, if not, why the Initiative has not been evaluated across its lifetime.

Answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Preventing and responding to conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) remains a Government priority. It is an important part of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's women and girls priority as reflected in the International Women and Girls Framework, published in May 2026. Work is underway to refresh the UK's approach to preventing sexual violence in conflict. We will set out our approach in due course.

Since launching the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (PSVI) in 2012, the UK has helped strengthen international standards, improve the documentation and investigation of CRSV, support survivor-centred justice and reparations, and drive greater international action to prevent and respond to these crimes.

The PSVI programme has robust monitoring and evaluation arrangements, including quarterly partner reporting, ongoing outcome tracking and annual reviews (which are published on DevTracker). The Independent Commission for Aid Impact has reviewed PSVI, informing the UK's 2022-25 PSVI Strategy, and independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning reviews have been conducted to inform our CRSV programming and policy development, most recently in March 2026. The UK's work on CRSV will also be reported through the Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan.

The recently appointed UK Special Envoy on PSVI will champion survivor-centred approaches and support global efforts to prevent CRSV and improve accountability. Success will be measured through strengthened prevention, survivor support, accountability and international engagement.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 1 July (HL1359), what measurable outcomes have been achieved since April 2016 in relation to (1) preventing conflict-related sexual violence, (2) securing justice and accountability, and (3) providing support and reparations to survivors; and what evidence they use to substantiate those outcomes.

Answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Preventing and responding to conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) remains a Government priority. It is an important part of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's women and girls priority as reflected in the International Women and Girls Framework, published in May 2026. Work is underway to refresh the UK's approach to preventing sexual violence in conflict. We will set out our approach in due course.

Since launching the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (PSVI) in 2012, the UK has helped strengthen international standards, improve the documentation and investigation of CRSV, support survivor-centred justice and reparations, and drive greater international action to prevent and respond to these crimes.

The PSVI programme has robust monitoring and evaluation arrangements, including quarterly partner reporting, ongoing outcome tracking and annual reviews (which are published on DevTracker). The Independent Commission for Aid Impact has reviewed PSVI, informing the UK's 2022-25 PSVI Strategy, and independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning reviews have been conducted to inform our CRSV programming and policy development, most recently in March 2026. The UK's work on CRSV will also be reported through the Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan.

The recently appointed UK Special Envoy on PSVI will champion survivor-centred approaches and support global efforts to prevent CRSV and improve accountability. Success will be measured through strengthened prevention, survivor support, accountability and international engagement.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 1 July (HL1361), what specific criteria and indicators they use to assess the effectiveness of the United Kingdom’s work on preventing conflict-related sexual violence; how frequently that effectiveness is assessed; and whether the results are published.

Answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Preventing and responding to conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) remains a Government priority. It is an important part of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's women and girls priority as reflected in the International Women and Girls Framework, published in May 2026. Work is underway to refresh the UK's approach to preventing sexual violence in conflict. We will set out our approach in due course.

Since launching the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (PSVI) in 2012, the UK has helped strengthen international standards, improve the documentation and investigation of CRSV, support survivor-centred justice and reparations, and drive greater international action to prevent and respond to these crimes.

The PSVI programme has robust monitoring and evaluation arrangements, including quarterly partner reporting, ongoing outcome tracking and annual reviews (which are published on DevTracker). The Independent Commission for Aid Impact has reviewed PSVI, informing the UK's 2022-25 PSVI Strategy, and independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning reviews have been conducted to inform our CRSV programming and policy development, most recently in March 2026. The UK's work on CRSV will also be reported through the Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan.

The recently appointed UK Special Envoy on PSVI will champion survivor-centred approaches and support global efforts to prevent CRSV and improve accountability. Success will be measured through strengthened prevention, survivor support, accountability and international engagement.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 26 January (HL13621), whether the independent audit of Palestinian Authority curriculum reform has been completed; and, if so, what assessment they have made of when and how its findings will be made public.

Answered by Lord Wood of Anfield - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

I refer the Noble Lord to the answers given on 30 July and 26 January to questions HL2264 and HL13621.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 23 June (HL1030), what assessment they have made of the conduct of the presidential election held in Zambia on 13 August, including reports of irregularities, restrictions on political freedoms and the arrest of opposition figures.

Answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Further to Baroness Chapman of Darlington's Written Answers of 23 June, the UK continues to support credible and inclusive democratic processes in Zambia. Our High Commission in Lusaka has been closely monitoring developments in Zambia through the electoral period and beyond. The UK is engaging closely with key stakeholders to urge transparency and adherence to due process, including on the death of Mutotwe Kafwaya.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 23 June (HL1031), what assessment they have made of the implications for institutional resilience, political pluralism and the rule of law in Zambia of the post-election detention and charging with treason of opposition politicians and officials.

Answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Further to Baroness Chapman of Darlington's Written Answers of 23 June, the UK continues to support credible and inclusive democratic processes in Zambia. Our High Commission in Lusaka has been closely monitoring developments in Zambia through the electoral period and beyond. The UK is engaging closely with key stakeholders to urge transparency and adherence to due process, including on the death of Mutotwe Kafwaya.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 23 June (HL1032), what representations they have made to the government of Zambia concerning an independent investigation into the death of former minister Mutotwe Kafwaya during a post-election security operation in Lusaka.

Answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Further to Baroness Chapman of Darlington's Written Answers of 23 June, the UK continues to support credible and inclusive democratic processes in Zambia. Our High Commission in Lusaka has been closely monitoring developments in Zambia through the electoral period and beyond. The UK is engaging closely with key stakeholders to urge transparency and adherence to due process, including on the death of Mutotwe Kafwaya.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 7 July (HL1510), what steps they are taking to collaborate with faith-based international partners to help civilians who have been forced to flee their homes because of conflict and disaster.

Answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The Government works with faith-based partners as well as civil society, and local, national, and international organisations, to support people displaced by conflict and disasters. A range of faith-based organisations have participated in Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office-funded humanitarian and development programmes. These programmes include support for displaced people and assistance to affected communities.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 6 July (HL1195), regarding the award conferred on the UK Ambassador to Bahrain on 21 June, why they did not state whether the Kingdom of Bahrain sought prior permission from the Honours Secretariat, given the precedent set out in the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 29 December 2023 (HL1188); whether such permission was sought and, if so, on what date; and whether the Ambassador received prior communication regarding the award and, if so, on what date(s) that communication was reported to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office or the Honours Secretariat.

Answered by Lord Wood of Anfield - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Before the award was conferred, the Ambassador informed the Bahraini authorities that he could not accept it under UK policy. The Government of Bahrain did not seek the required Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) permission, and the Ambassador's handling was consistent with the advice provided by the FCDO.

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