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HANSARDVladimir Kara-MurzaMy Lords, without going into specifics, I assure the noble Lord that of course we are providing full support. I know that colleagues have engaged directly with Mr Kara-Murza’s…19 Apr 2023HANSARDSudanMy Lords, I thank both noble Lords for their questions and for much, indeed all, of what they said. I agree with them. The situation in Sudan is appalling and it is abhorrent.…19 Apr 2023HANSARDVladimir Kara-MurzaMy Lords, the noble Baroness will be aware, as I have said this before from the Dispatch Box, that there are many people around the world, regrettably and challengingly in Russia…19 Apr 2023HANSARDCouncil of Europe: Reykjavik SummitI assure the noble Lord of the best of British diplomacy in that respect.18 Apr 2023HANSARDCouncil of Europe: Reykjavik SummitMy noble friend raises a very important point. In one of my earlier responses, I alluded to an Urgent Question which will be repeated in your Lordships’ House later this week, but…18 Apr 2023HANSARDCouncil of Europe: Reykjavik SummitMy Lords, I agree with my noble friend but I add, as someone who served —it seems a long time ago—as a member of the team assembled from across this House and the other place at…18 Apr 2023HANSARDCouncil of Europe: Reykjavik SummitMy Lords, the noble Lord asked quite a wide-ranging question. We will work with all the other member states in the Council of Europe to ensure that Russia abides by all the…18 Apr 2023HANSARDCouncil of Europe: Reykjavik SummitMy Lords, I am not going to speculate in any shape or form. The United Kingdom attaches great importance to this summit and at the moment the invitation is being considered by the…18 Apr 2023HANSARDCouncil of Europe: Reykjavik SummitMy Lords, the noble Lord has mentioned a number of cases of interim measures, and of course I recognise the important role that the Council of Europe has played. On our priorities…18 Apr 2023HANSARDCouncil of Europe: Reykjavik SummitMy Lords, I am sure there will be an opportunity, when the Bill passes through the other place and comes to the House of Lords, to debate it extensively. It is important that we…18 Apr 2023HANSARDCouncil of Europe: Reykjavik SummitMy Lords, the United Kingdom has been historically a supporter of the Council of Europe—indeed, we can go back to the times of the great Winston Churchill in our support for it…18 Apr 2023HANSARDCouncil of Europe: Reykjavik SummitMy Lords, the United Kingdom attaches great importance to the Council of Europe summit in Reykjavik. We see the event as an important opportunity for member states to renew their…18 Apr 2023HANSARDWest Papua: UN AccessI hope the Answer I have given in the House today reassures the noble and right reverend Lord that we support an early visit. I am cognisant that this visit was first proposed…17 Apr 2023HANSARDAzerbaijan: Khojaly MassacreMy Lords, my noble friend caught me somewhat unawares by the succinctness of his question. Of course we recognise the events of the tragic episode that took place in Azerbaijan,…17 Apr 2023HANSARDWest Papua: UN AccessMy Lords, what is important is that we highlight the human rights issues as they arise, as we do with key partners. Ultimately, I agree with my noble friend that we need the UN,…17 Apr 2023HANSARDAzerbaijan: Khojaly MassacreMy Lords, we are aware of the various challenges faced by many people detained in Russia against their will. Mr Navalny’s case is particularly acute. He voluntarily returned to…17 Apr 2023HANSARDAzerbaijan: Khojaly MassacreMy Lords, the events of 1992 were a tragic episode in the history of the Azerbaijani people and were rightly condemned by the Government of the day. Our ambassador to Azerbaijan…17 Apr 2023HANSARDAzerbaijan: Khojaly MassacreMy Lords, the short answer is that yes, we are. We are appalled by the sentence announced today. He has bravely stood up for the rights of so many. This is another example of what…17 Apr 2023HANSARDWest Papua: UN AccessMy Lords, the United Kingdom welcomes recent engagement between Indonesia and the UN, as part of Indonesia’s universal periodic review in November 2022. We continue to support a…17 Apr 2023HANSARDWest Papua: UN AccessMy Lords, I assure the noble Lord that we engage with them quite regularly. We recently had a visit from our team on the ground in Papua. We use our bilateral engagement, which is…17 Apr 2023