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Written question asked by Baroness Helic (Conservative) on Monday, 5 September 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 September 2016. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Monday, 19 September 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Bosnia and Herzegovina: Politics and Government

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking ahead of the EU General Affairs Council on 20 September to engage their EU counterparts on the issue of imposing restrictive measures on individuals in Bosnia and Herzegovina who oppose those who will administer or facilitate the referendum on 25 September.

Answer

The UK Government, together with international partners, is pressing political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina to use domestic processes to find a constitutional solution to the issue of the referendum on 25 September. The UK is also engaging with EU partners on how to respond if the referendum does take place on 25th September.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1498
Session
2016-17
Subjects
EU action Referendums Politics and government Sanctions Bosnia and Herzegovina
Link
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