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HANSARDChina: Uighur Internment CampsMy Lords, on the latter issue of the medicines Bill, that will be discussed in your Lordships’ House; however, as a domestic piece of legislation, I do not think it is the right…23 Sept 2020HANSARDChina: Uighur Internment CampsMy Lords, I have already detailed the action the Government have taken, and I believe it is for companies to make their decisions in light of that evidence.23 Sept 2020HANSARDChina: Uighur Internment CampsI can assure the noble Baroness that the Government’s priority is, and will remain, to stand up against abuses of all human rights and for freedom of religion or belief anywhere…23 Sept 2020HANSARDChina: Uighur Internment CampsMy Lords, on the issue of election to the Human Rights Council, I assure my noble friend we consider carefully all countries’ policies on standing up for human rights both…23 Sept 2020HANSARDChina: Uighur Internment CampsMy Lords, my noble friend raises an important point. She will also be aware that it was through our support for and initiation of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and our support for…23 Sept 2020HANSARDChina: Uighur Internment CampsMy Lords, there are reports of torture and overcrowding in detention centres in Xinjiang, where over a million Uighurs are extrajudicially detained. We have repeatedly condemned…23 Sept 2020HANSARDChina: Uighur Internment CampsMy Lords, on the noble Baroness’s second point, I cannot speculate on designations. On the organ harvesting report, I have, as she knows, met with Sir Geoffrey Nice. We have also…23 Sept 2020HANSARDChina: Uighur Internment CampsMy Lords, as I have already said, as well as raising this internationally, we are raising concerns bilaterally and directly, as my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary…23 Sept 2020HANSARDChina: Uighur Internment CampsMy Lords, as I have already said, I cannot speculate on future designations, but I am pleased that we have now initiated, through my right honourable friend’s efforts, a formal…23 Sept 2020HANSARDNigeria: Religious ViolenceMy Lords, I agree with the noble Baroness that this is important. I pay tribute to her work in Nigeria, and to that of others in your Lordships’ House. We condemn incidents of…21 Sept 2020HANSARDNigeria: Religious ViolenceMy Lords, I remain resolute in standing up against human rights abuses in whichever forum I attend, and will continue to do so on behalf of Her Majesty’s Government.21 Sept 2020HANSARDNigeria: Religious ViolenceMy Lords, we are working with the Government of Nigeria, and with NGOs and faith NGOs on the ground, such as Christian Aid and the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, to…21 Sept 2020HANSARDNigeria: Religious ViolenceLet me assure my noble friend that I agree with both points he has raised about this issue with regard to that case. I will follow that up and take the meeting that he has…21 Sept 2020HANSARDNigeria: Religious ViolenceFirst, I assure my noble friend that, as he will know, the Government fully endorsed an inquiry into Christian persecution, and we are carrying out every single recommendation…21 Sept 2020HANSARDNigeria: Religious ViolenceMy Lords, the Government welcome the report and the detailed analysis of complex issues of intercommunal violence and terrorism in Nigeria. We condemn all incidents of violence…21 Sept 2020HANSARDNigeria: Religious ViolenceMy Lords, on the noble Lord’s first point, we will continue to call for a full investigation to hold the perpetrators to account, and to implement long-term solutions,…21 Sept 2020HANSARDNigeria: Religious ViolenceMy Lords, I agree with the noble Lord and I am fully aware of the case. We continue to make representations and to ensure that Mr Bala gets the access mentioned by the noble Lord.21 Sept 2020HANSARDNigeria: Religious ViolenceMy Lords, I assure the noble Lord that we continue to look at the issue of the freedom of religion or belief with partners in the UN. Indeed, I am currently working towards a…21 Sept 2020HANSARDNigeria: Religious ViolenceMy Lords, first, I fully align myself with the remarks of the most reverend Primate and pay tribute to him for his tireless efforts on conflict resolution, not just in Nigeria but…21 Sept 2020HANSARDTaiwanMy Lords, on the noble Lord’s second point, concerns have been raised with the World Health Organization on the issue of organ harvesting. I know the noble Lord is aware that the…17 Sept 2020