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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Sep 2019
Iran

"I strongly welcome my right hon. Friend’s continued championing of the cause of media freedom, on which Iran’s record is one of the worst in the world. In particular, will he continue to press Iran to cease the persecution of families of members of the BBC Persian service, who have …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 29 Apr 2019
Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)

"It is a pleasure to hear that the importance of rolling over these sanctions is supported on both sides of the House. My right hon. Friend the Member for North East Bedfordshire (Alistair Burt) spoke with considerable knowledge and authority about the sanctions against Syria. I will concentrate on another …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 24 Apr 2019
Russian Annexation of Crimea

"I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Henley (John Howell) on securing this debate at an extremely important time for Ukraine, and on doing an excellent job of setting out the facts about the Russian occupation of Crimea.

Like the hon. Member for Penistone and Stocksbridge (Angela Smith), three …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Apr 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"Is my right hon. Friend aware that, already, another seven journalists have been killed in the course of their work this year, coming on top of the 80 who died last year? Two of those were in Mexico, which is one of the deadliest countries in the world for journalism. …..."
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Written Question
Press Freedom
Tuesday 2nd April 2019

Asked by: John Whittingdale (Conservative - Maldon)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

What diplomatic steps he is taking to help protect the rights and freedoms of journalists throughout the world.

Answered by Mark Field

The UK is committed to the protection of journalists. We have launched a campaign to shine a global spotlight on the subject of media freedom and increase the costs to those who abuse it. This includes liaising with multilateral, bilateral and civil society partners to explore the effectiveness of the protection mechanisms and funds that already exist, and consider where we can best add value.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 09 Jan 2019
Journalists: International Protection

"I beg to move,

That this House has considered international protection of journalists.

I am very grateful to have the opportunity to debate the very important issue of the international protection of journalists. I am also delighted to see so many colleagues present. We have only an hour so I …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 09 Jan 2019
Journalists: International Protection

"I absolutely join my hon. Friend. I will call upon the Minister to make it a routine matter to raise concerns about the safety of journalists whenever we have contact with countries where, sadly, imprisonments or deaths have taken place...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 09 Jan 2019
Journalists: International Protection

"It is correct that there is a small difference in the figures from RSF and the International Federation. What we all agree is that the figures are extremely worrying and have been going up. That is the reason for the debate. I absolutely join the hon. Lady in calling on …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 09 Jan 2019
Journalists: International Protection

"I agree. I was going to say and probably will say again that I absolutely welcome the Foreign Secretary’s commitment to prioritise this issue and for the UK to take a lead internationally in pressing for more to be done. The hon. Lady’s calls have been heard in the Foreign …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 09 Jan 2019
Journalists: International Protection

"I do not always leap to say that trade unions are a force for good, but in this instance I absolutely agree with the hon. Lady. The International Federation of Journalists does great work alongside the other organisations that I mentioned. This is a priority area for non-governmental organisations and …..."
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