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HANSARDSexual Violence Overseas: Treatment of VictimsThe noble Baroness has raised valid concerns which are being looked at directly, but I cannot go into further detail about the process as it is still ongoing. I assure her that…09 Jan 2020HANSARDSexual Violence Overseas: Treatment of VictimsMy Lords, we take any report of rape or sexual assault seriously. Our staff explain local policing and legal procedures. We can attend the police station with and support victims…09 Jan 2020HANSARDSexual Violence Overseas: Treatment of VictimsI agree with the noble Baroness that anyone who has been through any kind of assault or sexual violence needs support. In this case, allegations of rape were raised quite…09 Jan 2020HANSARDSexual Violence Overseas: Treatment of VictimsMy Lords, on the second question asked by the right reverend Prelate, obviously I cannot go into specific details because it is ongoing. He raised the important issue of ensuring…09 Jan 2020HANSARDSexual Violence Overseas: Treatment of VictimsObviously, the noble and learned Lord speaks from experience. I have already alluded to, and I am sure he will respect, the fact that I cannot go into specific detail. I can say…09 Jan 2020HANSARDBritish Citizens: Working AbroadAll parts of government are involved in the discussions covering all aspects of our departure from the European Union. The noble Lord is quite right to raise the issue of…07 Jan 2020HANSARDMiddle East: Security UpdateFirst, I agree with my noble friend that Her Majesty’s Government do not and will not seek to be associated with any terrorist organisation. We condemn all acts of terrorism,…07 Jan 2020HANSARDMiddle East: Security UpdateAs regards Iranian influence, we have sought to keep our diplomatic channels open and to engage with the Iranian Administration. It is important to ensure, in the situation we are…07 Jan 2020HANSARDMiddle East: Security UpdateMy Lords, on the second point made by my noble friend, again I am sure that he has seen the statement made, I believe, yesterday by Secretary of State Pompeo in which he…07 Jan 2020HANSARDBritish Citizens: Working AbroadMy Lords, protecting citizens’ rights has been a priority for Her Majesty’s Government in our negotiations with the European Union. The withdrawal agreement provides citizens with…07 Jan 2020HANSARDBritish Citizens: Working AbroadMy Lords, there were many who doubted that the withdrawal agreement could be reopened. It was—a new deal was presented which is making its passage through both Houses of…07 Jan 2020HANSARDMiddle East: Security UpdateMy Lords, I have already talked about the importance of retaining the JCPOA. The noble Baroness says it is hanging by a thread; it is. Although the US has walked away from that…07 Jan 2020HANSARDMiddle East: Security UpdateI thank the right reverend Prelate for his intervention. He quoted the Bishop of Loughborough, and I agree with her. In the Statement, I made the point about the importance of…07 Jan 2020HANSARDMiddle East: Security UpdateI agree with the noble Lord and I am sure that other noble Lords will join with me in wishing the Sultan a speedy recovery. Oman has played a key role in the wider region, as we…07 Jan 2020HANSARDMiddle East: Security UpdateThe noble Lord will know from his time at the Foreign Office that we work closely with our allies, and the United States is a key ally in our operations in Iraq. I am not going to…07 Jan 2020HANSARDMiddle East: Security UpdateI pay tribute to the work the noble Lord has undertaken; I know he has visited Iraq and had a very constructive visit on the ground. I assure him that, yes, we are working through…07 Jan 2020HANSARDBritish Citizens: Working AbroadMy Lords, I assure the noble Earl that of course we are working in a very pragmatic fashion with our EU partners. The political declaration, as I have already said, includes a…07 Jan 2020HANSARDBritish Citizens: Working AbroadMy Lords, the noble Baroness will know that we have agreed to protect the rights of EU citizens in the UK and we are working with our EU partners to assure UK nationals’ rights in…07 Jan 2020HANSARDMiddle East: Security UpdateWith the leave of the House, I will now repeat a Statement given in another place this afternoon by my right honourable friend the Defence Secretary. The Statement is as follows:…07 Jan 2020HANSARDMiddle East: Security UpdateMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Collins, and the noble Baroness, Lady Northover, for their comments and contributions, particularly the support and words of the noble Lord.…07 Jan 2020