Written question asked by Tony Lloyd (Labour) on Friday, 13 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 October 2023 (named day). It was answered by Leo Docherty (Conservative) on Monday, 23 October 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

India and Pakistan: Oppression

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made representations to his (a) Pakistani and (b) Indian counterparts about reports of involvement by their officials in repression in the UK.

Answer: The UK Government takes the protection of individuals' rights, freedoms and safety very seriously. We are clear that all diplomatic missions must respect UK sovereignty and law, and that we will respond appropriately to any attempts by foreign governments to coerce, intimidate or harm individuals within the UK. We will continue to work through the inter-governmental Defending Democracy Taskforce to protect democratic processes, institutions, and society from threats of foreign interference.

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