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Written question asked by Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 September 2026. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Thursday, 10 September 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Uyghurs: Human Rights

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he is taking steps to raise concerns regarding the human rights of the Uyghur Muslims in China.

Answer

The Government continues to stand firm on human rights, including China's repression of the people of Xinjiang. We continue to coordinate efforts with our international partners to hold China to account for human rights violations and we raise our concerns at the highest levels of the Chinese government.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26610
Session
2026-27
Subjects
China Human rights Uyghurs
Link
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