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Written question asked by Baroness Helic (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 October 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 November 2016. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 November 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Liberia: Sexual Offences

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will offer support to the government of Liberia, in the context of the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative, to implement the recommendations of the United Nations Mission in Liberia report Addressing Impunity for Rape in Liberia; and what diplomatic action they plan to take to encourage other nations to provide assistance in this regard.

Answer

We regularly raise sexual violence issues with the government of Liberia, UN agencies and diplomatic colleagues in Liberia. Our Ambassador will discuss this report with relevant parties over the coming weeks to assess where the UK might usefully support the government of Liberia and UN agencies to ensure those responsible for these crimes are held to account.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2394
Session
2016-17
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Sexual offences Liberia
Link
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