Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative) on Monday, 28 March 2011.

Iraq: Camp Ashraf

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the written answer by Lord Howell of Guildford on 9 March (WA 410–11), what practical steps they have proposed to the Iraqi government’s Ashraf Committee ““to ensure the residents’ human rights are respected””.

Answer: We continue to monitor the situation in Camp Ashraf closely, and regularly discuss any concerns with US, EU and UN colleagues and the Iraqi Government. On 20 February 2011 UK representatives met with the UN and the Iraqi Government's Ashraf Committee and urged the Iraqi Government to ensure the residents' human rights are respected. Ultimately Camp Ashraf is in a sovereign Iraq and responsibility for the residents lies with the Iraqi Government. We will continue to encourage the Iraqi Government to treat the residents in line with international humanitarian standards and raise concerns where appropriate.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 7670; 726 c220WA
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Iraq: Camp Ashraf
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Human rights Iraq Refugees Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk