Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Stephen Crabb (Conservative). It was answered by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 June 2008 on behalf of the Department for International Development.
Sexual Exploitation of Children
- Question
- If he will make representations to the United Nations to investigate allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse of children by UN workers and others engaged in humanitarian programmes.
- Answer
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The UK takes all allegations of misconduct by peacekeepers and aid workers seriously. We fully support the UN Secretary-General's zero tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse and we work to ensure that the highest standards of conduct are required of UN personnel.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 477 c298
- 209998
- Session
- 2007-08
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Children Abuse Development aid Humanitarian aid Misconduct Peacekeeping operations Offences against children Sexual offences United Nations
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- View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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