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Business question from Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 28 January 2010. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.


Business of the House

I am sure the Leader of the House will share my concern about the recent crackdown on press freedom and the imprisonment of human rights activists in Kazakhstan. That is all the more ironic because this year, Kazakhstan chairs the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, which of course promotes democracy. May we have a debate to discuss this worrying situation and what influence the Government might be able to bring to bear to get Kazakhstan to take its international responsibilities as chair of the OSCE more seriously?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
504 c958 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Human rights Kazakhstan Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk