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HANSARDMiddle East: Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsThe noble Lord is right to raise the issue of ballistic missiles. It might be worth my pointing out that UN Security Council Resolution 2231, which was unanimously adopted in the…19 Jan 2022HANSARDMiddle East: Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsAs I mentioned in answer to an earlier question, the negotiations in Vienna were suspended in June—the Iranians halted talks on 20 June—but they restarted in Iran on 29 November.…19 Jan 2022HANSARDMiddle East: Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsMy Lords, I cannot do that. However, I can condemn the unlawful and callous attacks to which I think the noble Lord may be referring and to which others have also referred, which…19 Jan 2022HANSARDColombia: Human Rights AbusesUK Ministers and senior officials regularly raise human rights issues as well as specific cases of concern with the Colombian Government. Most recently, on a visit to Colombia…19 Jan 2022HANSARDColombia: Human Rights AbusesI cannot answer the noble Lord on that specific issue, but I can tell him that in the last three months there have been a number of high-level discussions between the UK…19 Jan 2022HANSARDColombia: Human Rights AbusesWe should all condemn all threats to individuals in a functioning democracy. The UK has, as I said earlier, been a leading international advocate of Colombia’s peace process…19 Jan 2022HANSARDColombia: Human Rights AbusesI thank the noble Lord for his question. He may remember that my noble friend Lord Ahmad discussed this issue at length during a virtual visit to Colombia last year, including…19 Jan 2022HANSARDColombia: Human Rights AbusesMy Lords, obviously we are aware of those reports of eye injuries. As I said earlier, all these things are being investigated. We have made representations to the Colombian…19 Jan 2022HANSARDColombia: Human Rights AbusesI thank the noble Lord for that reminder; I apologise for not answering the noble Baroness’s question earlier. I am happy to take that back and try to facilitate such a meeting.19 Jan 2022HANSARDBurundi (Sanctions) Regulations 2021I am grateful to all noble Lords who have contributed to today’s insightful and timely discussion. I will try to address the questions raised in order. In particular, I thank the…19 Jan 2022HANSARDBurundi (Sanctions) Regulations 2021I happily commit to write on that and apologise that I do not have the answer. As I set out in my opening speech, the Burundi (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 maintain essentially the…19 Jan 2022HANSARDBurundi (Sanctions) Regulations 2021My Lords, the instrument before us was laid on the 13 December 2021 under the powers provided by the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018, which is also known as the…19 Jan 2022HANSARDBurundi (Sanctions) Regulations 2021That the Grand Committee do consider the Burundi (Sanctions) Regulations 2021.19 Jan 2022HANSARDColombia: Human Rights AbusesI am very happy to reassure my noble friend on that basis. She will also be aware that the UK is the lead on the Security Council on matters regarding Colombia.19 Jan 2022HANSARDColombia: Human Rights AbusesI commend the noble Baroness for her efforts on the subject of Colombia— I know that she is very involved in it—and of course we would condemn any further abuses. Perhaps I may…19 Jan 2022HANSARDMiddle East: Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsThe UK strongly condemns the Houthi-based claimed attacks on the UAE. We are in contact with our Emirati partners and have offered the UK’s solidarity and support. The Foreign…19 Jan 2022HANSARDMiddle East: Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsMy Lords, the JCPOA is not perfect, but it still represents the best and currently only framework for monitoring and constraining Iran’s nuclear programme. Our objective is to…19 Jan 2022HANSARDMiddle East: Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsMy Lords, the Government regularly assess the impact of the IRGC’s destabilising activity throughout the region, including its political, financial and military support to several…19 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill17 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill17 Jan 2022