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Written question asked by Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 27 February 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 March 2017. It was answered by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 March 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Malawi: Albinism

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations he has made to the Government of Malawi on the rise of albinism-related crimes in that country.

Answer

Following a peak in attacks last year, the British High Commissioner to Malawi raised the UK's concern about the rise in attacks against people with albinism with Malawi's Foreign Affairs Minister.

The President of Malawi has taken a strong public stance. The Police have made over 80 arrests and trials are underway, with harsher sentences now in place for those convicted. In May 2016, the President appointed a national technical committee to oversee the implementation of a National Response Plan to address the threat to people with albinism, but resourcing remains a challenge.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
65714
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Malawi Hate crime Albinism
Link
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