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HANSARDZimbabweMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord. I agree that such language, inciting political violence, has no place in any country, including Zimbabwe. We urge the Government of Zimbabwe to…08 Mar 2022HANSARDZimbabweMy Lords, the noble Lord mentioned South Africa. As he is perfectly aware from his deep knowledge on this area, there is a deep and long-standing partnership with South Africa; we…08 Mar 2022HANSARDZimbabweMy Lords, the British embassy in Harare regularly engages with a wide range of stakeholders to improve our understanding of the political and economic issues in Zimbabwe. This of…08 Mar 2022HANSARDZimbabweI must admit that I was not aware of that. My noble friend is, I think, referring to the Lancaster House Agreement, which was a very important agreement in the formation of…08 Mar 2022HANSARDZimbabweMy Lords, I am glad my noble friend has brought that to the attention of the House. We were particularly disappointed to see that Zimbabwe abstained during the UNGA vote on…08 Mar 2022HANSARDZimbabweMy Lords, while we welcome the scheduling of by-elections, the UK remains concerned by the political situation in Zimbabwe, which includes efforts to frustrate the political…08 Mar 2022HANSARDHong Kong: Political PrisonersMy Lords, the mainland Chinese and Hong Kong authorities have used the national security law to target pro-democracy figures, curtail freedoms and shrink the space for opposition,…22 Feb 2022HANSARDHong Kong: Political PrisonersThe national security law poses real questions for the rule of law in Hong Kong and the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms promised by China in the joint declaration.…22 Feb 2022HANSARDHong Kong: Political PrisonersI thank the noble Lord, Lord Alton of Liverpool, for his question. We are sympathetic to the circumstances of children of BNO parents born on or after 1 July 1997 and are…22 Feb 2022HANSARDHong Kong: Political PrisonersMy Lords, I was not privy to those conversations, but the noble Lord is quite right about the situation in Hong Kong relating to breaches of the joint declaration that have…22 Feb 2022HANSARDHong Kong: Political PrisonersMy Lords, in relation to judges in Hong Kong, I answered the question on the first supplementary, but we are aware that a number of UK nationals are members of the Hong Kong…22 Feb 2022HANSARDHong Kong: Political PrisonersMy Lords, the consequences of Beijing’s actions in relation to Hong Kong have been made very clear on many occasions. As the noble Lord will be aware, since 2021 we have launched…22 Feb 2022HANSARDHong Kong: Political PrisonersMy Lords, the noble Baroness makes a very good point about those who have been arrested under the NSL. There are difficulties here, as she will be aware, around consular…22 Feb 2022HANSARDHong Kong: Political PrisonersMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness for that question. As I said, our assessment of Hong Kong’s judicial independence is increasingly finely balanced. It is therefore right that…22 Feb 2022HANSARDHong Kong: Political PrisonersMy Lords, I cannot predict what will happen in legislation in the future, but I am sure the noble Lord will be made aware in due course. The noble Lord also asked about people…22 Feb 2022HANSARDHong Kong: Political PrisonersMy Lords, the noble Lord makes a fair point, but these are issues relating to whether there are judges from the United Kingdom serving in Hong Kong. This is under review…22 Feb 2022HANSARDHong Kong: Political PrisonersI could not agree more with what the noble Baroness said on the importance of those who have been protesting. It is very clear to all who watch the newsfeed. The Government hope…22 Feb 2022HANSARDGovernment of QatarMy Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend Lord Moynihan for securing this debate and to all noble Lords who have contributed. I start by expressing my appreciation for the work…20 Jan 2022HANSARDUniversal Credit (Exceptions to the Requirement not to be receiving Education) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, I thank noble Lords for their contributions to this debate. The noble Baroness, Lady Janke, mentioned scrutiny and I will just deal with that quickly. These regulations…13 Dec 2021HANSARDTerrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 (Continuation) Order 2021That the draft Order laid before the House on 2 November be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 30 November. Relevant document: 19th Report from the Secondary Legislation…06 Dec 2021