Parliamentary Search

Written question asked by Feryal Clark (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 October 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 October 2021. It was answered by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 October 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Iraq: Foreign Relations

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent representations she has made to her counterparts in the (a) Kurdistan Regional Government and (b) Federal Government of Iraq on tackling corruption, promoting human rights and allowing freedom of expression.

Answer

The UK continues to speak out against human rights violations and abuses and support the Government of Iraq and Kurdistan Regional Government to safeguard the human rights and freedoms of all Iraqis.

The former Foreign Secretary raised the importance of freedom of expression, human rights issues and anti-corruption with both the Government of Iraq and Kurdistan Regional Government during his visit to Iraq in June. I [Minister Cleverly] will continue to raise the importance of tackling corruption, promoting human rights and allowing freedom of expression during my engagements with Iraqi political leaders. Our Ambassador in Baghdad, and our Consul General in Erbil, also regularly discuss these issues with their interlocutors in both governments.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
59108
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Corruption Human rights Iraq Freedom of expression Foreign relations Kurds
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk