Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 November 2004. It was answered by Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) on Monday, 15 November 2004.

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Ashton of Upholland, Baroness

Question

Whether, before deciding not to accept the right of individual petition under the Convention for the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination and under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, they consulted the Commission for Racial Equality, the Equal Opportunities Commission, the Disability Rights Commission and the Northern Ireland Equality and Human Rights Commissions; and, if so, what representations were received from each commission. [HL 4760].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 4760; 666 c114WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Civil liberties Human rights Racial discrimination Treaties United Nations International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Petitions