Written Question
Monday 5th August 2024
Asked by:
Lord Hussain (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the government of Bangladesh's response to the ongoing student protests in that country; and what representations they are making to that government to ensure a peaceful resolution, and justice for students who have been mistreated or killed.
Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington
- Minister of State (Development)
The Foreign Secretary and Minister West have publicly raised concerns about the violence following protests in Bangladesh. The UK is clear that peaceful protestors must not be subject to violence. We are concerned by the high number of arrests and reports of mistreatment in detention. The British High Commissioner to Bangladesh has engaged with Bangladesh government ministers to reinforce messages of peaceful resolution. The UK and international partners will continue to push for progress towards accountability and justice through an independent, impartial and transparent investigation into alleged human rights violations.
Written Question
Monday 5th August 2024
Asked by:
Lord Hussain (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of Bangladesh to commit to free and fair elections in the near future.
Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington
- Minister of State (Development)
The UK noted the results of the 12th Parliamentary Elections in Bangladesh, which took place on 7 January 2024. Democratic elections depend on credible, open, and fair competition. Respect for human rights, rule of law and due process are essential elements of the democratic process. These standards were not consistently met during the election period. The UK will continue to work with likeminded partners to encourage all political parties to address their differences and find a common way forward in the interests of the people of Bangladesh.
Written Question
Friday 29th December 2023
Asked by:
Lord Hussain (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Israel regarding the detention of Palestinian children in prisons, and what steps they are taking to encourage their release.
Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
The UK is committed to working with Israel to secure improvements in detention practices in Israel. We have made plain our concern about the continued reports of ill-treatment of Palestinian detainees in Israeli military detention, particularly of children. Reports of the heavy use of painful restraints and the high number of Palestinian children who are not informed of their legal rights, in contravention of Israel's own regulations, are particularly troubling. The UK repeatedly calls on Israel to abide by its obligations under international law and we have a regular dialogue with Israel on legal issues relating to the occupation.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 24 Nov 2022
Gulf States: Human Rights Abuses
"My Lords, I will speak about Qatar because I recently visited it as part of a parliamentary delegation of seven European countries, comprising the UK, France, Italy, Ireland, Finland, Serbia and Romania, on the invitation of the National Human Rights Committee of Qatar to look at Qatari reforms in this …..."Lord Hussain - View Speech
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Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 17 Nov 2022
Human Rights: India
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Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 17 Nov 2022
Human Rights: India
"My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who are taking part in this debate. Human rights are universal, and Britain is known to be a champion of human rights around the world. As parliamentarians of this country, it is our moral duty to highlight abuses of these rights wherever they …..."Lord Hussain - View Speech
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Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 17 Nov 2022
Human Rights: India
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 28 Oct 2022
Women, Peace and Security Bill [HL]
"My Lords, I support the Bill. As many noble Lords have said, rape is used as a weapon of war in many areas of conflict around the world. One that I draw noble Lords’ attention to is India, where in Kashmir for the last 30 years the Armed Forces (Special …..."Lord Hussain - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 26 Oct 2022
Armenia and Azerbaijan
"My Lords, the recent border clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan highlight the urgent need to accelerate the EU-led peace and normalisation process between those two countries. Does the Minister agree that to achieve a sustainable solution to all the remaining issues and fully normalise the relationship between Armenia and Azerbaijan, …..."Lord Hussain - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 30 Jun 2022
Commonwealth
"My lords, the Commonwealth is very important to people such as me who would not have been here without it. It was membership of the Commonwealth that opened the doors for the people of its member countries to work and settle in the United Kingdom, to rebuild the country after …..."Lord Hussain - View Speech
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