Question to the Department for International Development:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will press for UN and other humanitarian agencies to be given full access to prisons and detention centres in Libya, starting with those holding refugees and migrants in Tripoli.

The UK remains deeply concerned at alleged human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law in Libya, including against prisoners and migrant detainees. We recognise that conditions in Libyan detention facilities are poor and we are providing humanitarian assistance to migrants and refugees through the UN and other humanitarian agencies.

We are building relationships with Libyan Government departments, including law enforcement and immigration authorities, through regular visits to Tripoli. During these visits, we raise with the Government of National Accord the importance of adhering to international law and standards. We will continue to press for safe access for humanitarian agents.