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HANSARDJammu and Kashmir: Human RightsMy Lords, I assure the noble Baroness that we have; we raised that specific case.02 Nov 2020HANSARDJammu and Kashmir: Human RightsMy Lords, I will write to the noble Lord on his final point about formal engagement. As he knows, media freedom and the protection of journalists is a priority for Her Majesty’s…02 Nov 2020HANSARDJammu and Kashmir: Human RightsMy Lords, as I have already said, we raise concerns about human rights in Indian-administered Kashmir regularly and constructively with the Indian Government. I agree with the…02 Nov 2020HANSARDJammu and Kashmir: Human RightsMy Lords, we are aware of these letters and reports that the Government of India have not yet responded. As I said, we recognise human rights concerns and encourage all states to…02 Nov 2020HANSARDJammu and Kashmir: Human RightsI agree that Kashmir is one of the most beautiful places in the world. We continue to raise issues of concern with the Indian authorities, and indeed the Pakistani authorities, on…02 Nov 2020HANSARDJammu and Kashmir: Human RightsMy Lords, the Government recognise that there are human rights concerns in Indian-administered Kashmir. We encourage all states to ensure that domestic laws are in line with…02 Nov 2020HANSARDJammu and Kashmir: Human RightsMy Lords, we of course support Indian democracy. My noble friend is right to raise the constitution of India, which protects the rights and freedoms of all communities.02 Nov 2020HANSARDJammu and Kashmir: Human RightsThe issue was raised by the noble Baroness herself; one is a revocation of a constitutional item and the other is an annexation of a territory. They are two very different legal…02 Nov 2020HANSARDSanctions (EU Exit) (Consequential Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2020That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 16 September be approved.29 Oct 2020HANSARDSanctions (EU Exit) (Consequential Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2020My Lords, before I introduce this SI debate, I want to express on behalf of my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary his response to the horrific events in France today.…29 Oct 2020HANSARDSanctions (EU Exit) (Consequential Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2020My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions and for their support for these regulations. I join with other noble Lords in warmly welcoming the noble Baroness, Lady…29 Oct 2020HANSARDAfghanistanThe noble Lord raises an important point; whether it is climate change, girls’ education or police training, the engagement of experts is required. I assure him that we work on…15 Oct 2020HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, the United Kingdom warmly welcomes the start of the Afghan peace negotiations, which are the best chance of securing enduring peace. While the spending review is…15 Oct 2020HANSARDAfghanistanI assure the noble Baroness that the issue of girls’ education remains a government priority. Indeed, our Prime Minister, the right honourable Boris Johnson, leads directly on the…15 Oct 2020HANSARDAfghanistanThe noble Baroness raises two important points. We of course lead on anti-corruption in the context of humanitarian support around the world, and Afghanistan is no exception.…15 Oct 2020HANSARDAfghanistanI can certainly give that assurance to my noble friend. Indeed, the challenges of Covid and the pandemic have shown how we can enable learning through technology. I certainly want…15 Oct 2020HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, the noble Earl is right to raise this issue. The UK has supported the Afghan National Police, which helps to support the Afghani defence and security forces. We continue…15 Oct 2020HANSARDAfghanistanThe noble Baroness knows as well as I do that Taliban ideology is not just discriminatory; it isolates women. I assure her that I am very much invested in this issue on a personal…15 Oct 2020HANSARDAfghanistanI would not hazard to think what the Taliban ideology is. It is not just against girls; it is fundamentally against empowerment through education. The check and balance must be…15 Oct 2020HANSARDAfghanistanThe noble Baroness is quite right to raise these issues. As Minister for Afghanistan, this is a central concern for me, particularly with the Afghan peace talks under way—although…15 Oct 2020