Written question asked by Madeleine Moon (Labour) on Friday, 13 April 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 April 2012. It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 April 2012 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Afghanistan

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with the government of Afghanistan on the imprisonment of women; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: I have not held any recent discussions on the imprisonment of women in Afghanistan with my Afghan interlocutors. However my officials in Kabul and the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Helmand Province are working closely with the Government of Afghanistan to reform the prison sector. An important element of UK support to the Afghan prisons sector is the promotion of high standards of treatment of all detained individuals in line with international standards, including the treatment of women. In addition to monitoring visits, mentoring and training of Afghan prison personnel in Helmand and Kabul, the UK is funding the construction of a female detention facility in Helmand Province which is due for completion in 2013.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 103596; 543 c492W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Afghanistan
Monday, 30 April 2012
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Women Prisons Afghanistan
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