Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Malloch-Brown (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 October 2007.
Cyprus: Human Rights
- Question
- asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Malloch-Brown on 1 October (WA 129), whether human rights protections afforded to Turkish Cypriots differ from those accorded to other European Union members.
- Answer
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The European Convention on Human Rights applies to all individuals within the jurisdiction of a party to the European Convention on Human Rights. The suspension of the EU aquis has meant that Turkish Cypriots have been unable to benefit from the usual advantages of EU membership. We continue to support the commitment of EU Foreign Ministers in April 2004 to end Turkish Cypriot isolation and facilitate the reunification of Cyprus by encouraging the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community. The Financial Aid Regulation is an important step towards this goal and represents the biggest EU aid programme per capita. The practical projects it funds have the potential to make a real difference to the lives of ordinary Turkish Cypriots.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 5314; 695 c13-4WA
- Session
- 2006-07
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- Human rights European Convention on Human Rights Northern Cyprus
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