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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 June 2011.


Commonwealth

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what human rights undertakings would a country be required to make to join the Commonwealth.
Answer

A country that expressed an interest in joining the Commonwealth would be assessed against the membership criteria set out in the Harare Declaration of 1991. These include commitment to protection of human rights, freedom of expression and equal opportunity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10165; 728 c392WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Commonwealth Human rights
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk