Written question asked by Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 16 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 June 2021 (named day). It was answered by Nigel Adams (Conservative) on Monday, 21 June 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

UN World Conference against Racism

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he plans to announce a decision on the Government's participation in the planned one-day high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action.

Answer: The United Kingdom is committed to combatting all forms of racism, including antisemitism, both at home and abroad. We believe that one of the most effective ways to tackle injustices and advocate respect among different religious and racial groups is to encourage all states to uphold their human rights obligations. Following historic concerns regarding antisemitism, the UK has decided not to attend the UN’s Durban Conference anniversary event, later this year.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16875
Session: 2021-22
Subjects: Anniversaries UN General Assembly UN World Conference against Racism
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk