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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 September 2025. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Thursday, 11 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Science: Human Rights

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether cultural access to science falls within the remit of her Department, in the context of the UK's obligations under (a) Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and (b) Article 15 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Answer

The UK's obligations under Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 15 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights concern cultural participation, science, and intellectual property, and are the responsibility of a number of Government departments. Obligations relating to science fall within the remit of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
74268
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Culture Human rights Science
Link
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