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, as a guarantor power, they have carried out any recent assessment of the suffering endured by both communities since the EOKA (National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters) B rebellion; and what assessment they have made of the level of human rights enjoyed by each tradition in Cyprus since 1963.

Answer: The Government have not made any recent assessments of the suffering endured by both communities during the period 1963-74. However, the Committee for Missing Persons in Cyprus continues to carry out important work in identifying and returning the remains of those who lost their lives during this period. We hope that this process will promote reconciliation between the communities. Issues such as this that continue to divide the two parties will fully be resolved only through a comprehensive and durable solution. The European Convention on Human Rights applies to all individuals within the jurisdiction of a party to the European Convention on Human Rights.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5315; 695 c14WA
Session: 2006-07
Related items: Cyprus: Human Rights
Monday, 1 October 2007
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Cyprus Human rights Northern Cyprus
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk