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HANSARDChina: Religious FreedomI read the debate that took place, not the article, but I will do so. On a number of occasions, the noble Lord and I have talked about the specific issue of organ harvesting. I…04 Apr 2019HANSARDChina: Religious FreedomMy Lords, the right reverend Prelate is right to raise the desperate situation facing Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang province. I assure him that we have raised this directly, on a…04 Apr 2019HANSARDChina: Religious FreedomMy Lords, I assure the noble Lord that I work very closely with Ambassador Sam Brownback on both this issue and freedom of religion across the world; we are co-ordinated. Another…04 Apr 2019HANSARDChina: Religious FreedomMy noble friend makes an important point. I assure her that, in recruiting for any post throughout the world, the United Kingdom adopts a policy of equality and justice. Her point…04 Apr 2019HANSARDChina: Religious FreedomThe noble Lord makes a valid point. I assure him that, as the UK’s Human Rights Minister, I will raise this issue with all appropriate organisations.04 Apr 2019HANSARDChina: Religious FreedomThe noble Lord is quite right. I am aware, from the question raised by the noble Lord, Lord Dholakia, of World Health Organization’s current, persisting view. I assure the noble…04 Apr 2019HANSARDVenezuela: Russian TroopsAs the noble Lord will be aware, both Russia and China continue to recognise the Maduro regime. In terms of the justification for what Russia has done, as I have alluded to,…02 Apr 2019HANSARDSexual ViolenceMy Lords, I join all noble Lords in thanking my noble friend Lady Hodgson for securing this debate and I acknowledge her long-standing commitment to and unrelenting passion for…02 Apr 2019HANSARDVenezuela: Russian TroopsMy Lords, given the deteriorating political situation in Venezuela, we believe that the arrival of Russian military aircraft, military personnel and equipment at Caracas airport…02 Apr 2019HANSARDVenezuela: Russian TroopsMy Lords, diplomacy is one Britain’s great strengths on the world stage, and I assure the noble Lord of the strength of our diplomacy, both in the region and with European…02 Apr 2019HANSARDVenezuela: Russian TroopsMy Lords, the noble Lord is quite right. Russia is sending military aid to Venezuela. Troops arriving in public view do not help to resolve the crisis in Venezuela, and the US—as…02 Apr 2019HANSARDVenezuela: Russian TroopsMy Lords, I am sure that, like all of us, my noble friend heard the shadow Minister’s words about the support for the position across your Lordships’ House. It is important that,…02 Apr 2019HANSARDVenezuela: Russian TroopsMy Lords, I can speak directly to that: we continue to work with European partners. Last week, I was at the United Nations, where we were working hand in glove with both Germany…02 Apr 2019HANSARDVenezuela: Russian TroopsMy Lords, I totally concur with the noble Lord. He and I have talked about the situation prevailing in Venezuela. He is quite right that the humanitarian situation is dire. In a…02 Apr 2019HANSARDYemen: Giving Peace a Chance (International Relations Committee Report)My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have participated, particularly my noble friend Lord Howell for securing this debate on the conflict in Yemen and for his long-standing…01 Apr 2019HANSARDWar Criminals: International Mechanisms for ProsecutionMy Lords, the United Kingdom helped to secure a Security Council resolution in December 2017 to establish a UN investigative team to support domestic efforts by Iraq to hold Daesh…21 Mar 2019HANSARDWar Criminals: International Mechanisms for ProsecutionMy Lords, taking the noble Baroness’s second question first, I think we have seen the first steps with the passing of Resolution 2379 and the budget of £90 million for the…21 Mar 2019HANSARDWar Criminals: International Mechanisms for ProsecutionOn the issue of genocide, the noble Lord knows that it is very much a matter for judicial authorities to make that case. It is very clear that mass graves are being exhumed and I…21 Mar 2019HANSARDWar Criminals: International Mechanisms for ProsecutionMy noble friend speaks with great insight about Iraq, and I pay tribute to her work. When I visited Iraq, one of the notable features was that we saw some very good co-ordination…21 Mar 2019HANSARDWar Criminals: International Mechanisms for ProsecutionMy Lords, in that case, as the noble Lord will be aware, there are ongoing legal proceedings taking place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I note the concerns—they are concerns…21 Mar 2019