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Written question asked by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 8 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what mechanisms are used to ensure that known human rights abusers do not receive military training or assistance from the UK Government.
Answer

Tom Brake: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what mechanisms are used to ensure that known human rights abusers do not receive military training or assistance from the UK Government. [197630] Mr. Ingram: Where there have been concerns about a country's armed forces' human rights record, UK military defence assistance and training normally includes targeted security sector reform activity aimed at helping to ensure that the relevant armed forces operate in an accountable manner fully respecting human rights.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
426 c1823-4W;426 c1827-8W; 197630
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Armed forces Human rights Training Military aid
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk