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Written question asked by Marie Rimmer (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 2026. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Uyghurs: Intimidation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of state intimidation on Uyghur families in the diaspora.

Answer

Attempts by foreign governments to coerce, intimidate or harm their critics overseas, including the Uyghur diaspora, are unacceptable. The freedom of speech and other fundamental rights of all people in the UK are protected under UK law, regardless of nationality.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
117770
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Intimidation Uyghurs
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk