Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 24 Feb 2022
Christians and Religious Minorities: India
"The hon. Gentleman talks about the close relationship between India and the UK. Does he agree that that relationship puts the UK in a unique position to be a positive force for change, and to encourage and pressure India to respect religious minorities?..."Patricia Gibson - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 24 Feb 2022
Christians and Religious Minorities: India
"I am delighted to participate in this afternoon’s debate, and I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for securing it. I also pay tribute to him and to the hon. Member for Congleton (Fiona Bruce) for all the work they do on these matters.
As we …..."Patricia Gibson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 13 Jan 2022
Bahraini Political Prisoners
"I am delighted to participate in this debate. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Argyll and Bute (Brendan O'Hara) on bringing this important matter to the Floor of the House.
Life for citizens living under the Bahraini regime must give all of us who believe in democratic values …..."Patricia Gibson - View Speech
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Written Question
Monday 6th December 2021
Asked by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department plans to take to work with global social media companies on ensuring that those companies are taking effective steps to mitigate the harmful spread of disinformation in countries where religious or belief minorities suffer persecution and discrimination.
Answered by Amanda Milling
The UK Government takes the issue of disinformation very seriously. We are working closely with social media platforms to help them identify and take action to mitigate the harmful spread of disinformation and misinformation online. In addition, we actively support NGOs and other organisations in research to inform technology companies, partner governments and others about the misuse of online platforms for disinformation purposes, and to disrupt advertising revenues from websites.
We do not target our counter-disinformation work specifically related to countries where freedom of religion or belief is threatened.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Nov 2021
Freedom of Religion or Belief: 40th Anniversary of UN Declaration
"It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Congleton (Fiona Bruce).
I am delighted once again to participate in a debate on freedom of religion or belief.
Sadly, such debates to highlight the persecution of peoples based on which God they choose to believe in or which religion …..."Patricia Gibson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Jul 2021
Cyber-attack: Microsoft
"The Chinese state harbours and collaborates with cyber-criminals, as well as being guilty of genocide. A sound telling off, no matter how stern it might sound, will have no impact on this brutal and ruthless regime. Does the Minister understand the House’s impatience with what seems today like more hand-wringing …..."Patricia Gibson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 24 May 2021
Belarus: Interception of Aircraft
"We can all agree that the most robust international response to this shocking act of aviation piracy is essential, otherwise Lukashenko’s methods could embolden other despots in the view that democratic nations lack the will to back up their outrage with meaningful action. As well as the co-ordinated international action …..."Patricia Gibson - View Speech
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Written Question
Question Link
Monday 17th May 2021
Asked by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government plans to take in response to the reports of unrest and human rights abuses in Colombia.
Answered by Wendy Morton
- Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The UK Government remains concerned about reports of human rights violations in Colombia. We have raised our concerns with the relevant state actors over the past two weeks, and will continue to do so. Most recently, I spoke with acting Foreign Minister Adriana Mejía on 14 May to welcome Colombia's commitment to transparent investigations into allegations of abuse. We will continue to work closely with the UN Office of the High Representative for Human Rights in Colombia, and the wider international community to reduce tensions.
Colombia is a UK Government 'Human Rights Priority Country,' and we look to the Colombian authorities to investigate fully any excessive use of force, and take appropriate action against those responsible. The fundamental human right to peaceful assembly and association must be guaranteed.
Written Question
Question Link
Monday 17th May 2021
Asked by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps the Government plans to take in response to reports that human rights violations against the people of Colombia are increasing.
Answered by Wendy Morton
- Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The UK Government remains concerned about reports of human rights violations in Colombia. We have raised our concerns with the relevant state actors over the past two weeks, and will continue to do so. Most recently, I spoke with acting Foreign Minister Adriana Mejía on 14 May to welcome Colombia's commitment to transparent investigations into allegations of abuse. We will continue to work closely with the UN Office of the High Representative for Human Rights in Colombia, and the wider international community to reduce tensions.
Colombia is a UK Government 'Human Rights Priority Country,' and we look to the Colombian authorities to investigate fully any excessive use of force, and take appropriate action against those responsible. The fundamental human right to peaceful assembly and association must be guaranteed.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Mar 2021
World Water Day
"I thank the hon. Member for Stockport (Navendu Mishra) for securing this debate on World Water Day. Such a debate is a reminder of how lucky we are in the UK and how fortunate I am. In Scotland, we enjoy world-class, high-quality water, drinkable straight from the tap, and, unlike …..."Patricia Gibson - View Speech
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