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HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions RegimeI can certainly give that full assurance to my noble friend.08 Jul 2020HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions RegimeMy Lords, first, I thank the noble Lord for his kind remarks on my efforts in this regard, but it is something that has been worked on over many years and my own personal efforts…08 Jul 2020HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions RegimeMy Lords, we have made our position on the British Indian Ocean Territory very clear. The ICJ decision was an advisory opinion which we do not agree with. The ICJ should…08 Jul 2020HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions RegimeMy Lords, I suppose that I should declare an interest as having had a 20-year career in the City of London. I assure noble Lords that the City of London plays an important part in…08 Jul 2020HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions RegimeMy Lords, the noble Baroness raises the issue of beneficial and public registers in our overseas territories. As I have said previously, we have made commitments to ensure that…08 Jul 2020HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions RegimeMy Lords, I have already said that we work and continue to work with our EU partners. The EU does not yet have a global human rights sanctions regime per se. The most effective…08 Jul 2020HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions RegimeMy Lords, in the interests of time, on the noble Lord’s final point, we are working very closely with our partners in the US. I will write to him about extractive industries. On…08 Jul 2020HANSARDBahrainMy Lords, the United Kingdom’s technical assistance is kept under regular review, is provided in line with international standards, and, I assure the noble Lord, fully complies…08 Jul 2020HANSARDBahrainMy Lords, the right reverend Prelate is right to raise, as others have, the issue of torture. As he will know, the UK Government consistently and unreservedly condemn torture and…08 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Collins, and the noble Baroness, Lady Northover, for their support for my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary’s Statement. As my…02 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationI believe I have answered what the Government’s position is. I add that when it comes to important issues such as Covid-19 we therefore support Taiwan’s participation in…02 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationMy Lords, there were several proposals there. Specifically on Taiwan, our position has not changed. We believe that the autonomy Taiwan enjoys needs to be protected, but equally…02 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationMy Lords, I assure the noble Lord that we have reminded China of that obligation. As I said, China has an important role on the world stage and needs to recognise that, if it…02 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationMy Lords, as part of the agreement we signed, special status was granted through the BNO route. We have made an offer respecting, regarding and upholding our obligation to them.…02 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationMy Lords, I agree with the noble Baroness. I have covered many of the points she has raised, and it will suffice to say for the record that I agree with many of her concerns. Let…02 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationMy Lords, what has happened through the announcement by the Chinese is a breach of the joint declaration. The noble Lord is correct to say that the BNO status made provisions…02 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationMy Lords, in my view, we already have the vehicles for that kind of direct engagement with China, not just through democracies but through the UN system. We will pursue those…02 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationI totally agree with the noble Baroness’s concern. It is important that we value the incredible contribution of all our communities to the United Kingdom’s progress and…02 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationMy Lords, I believe I have already addressed this issue. The route, or the programme which has been announced, is specifically for those who currently hold or qualify for BNO…02 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationMy Lords, I am sure my noble friend will recognise that the situation faced by those who are eligible for BNO status or have BNO status—or, indeed, Hong Kongers more generally—is…02 Jul 2020