Japan: Prisoners

(asked on 15th November 2023) - View Source

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, with reference to the news release of 14 November 2023 from Human Rights Watch, entitled Japan: Women Seriously Abused in Prisons, whether his Department has made representations to the Japanese Government over the treatment of women prisoners in that country.


Answered by
Anne-Marie Trevelyan Portrait
Anne-Marie Trevelyan
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
This question was answered on 21st November 2023

Ending gender-based violence is a priority for the FCDO and HMG. This is reflected in the 'UK's National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security' and as a key pillar in the new 'International Women and Girls Strategy'. The UK Government continues to raise, at appropriate levels, issues relating to Japan's prison system, including guidance on the treatment of prisoners. For individual cases, our consular teams work regularly with Japanese authorities to ensure appropriate treatment of British nationals, including on access to medical care.

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