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Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 21 November 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 December 2016. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Monday, 5 December 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Israel: Palestinians

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel concerning the use of rubber, and rubber-coated, bullets against civilians.

Answer

​The UK has repeatedly made clear to Israel our longstanding concerns about the manner in which the Israel Defence Forces polices non-violent protests and the border areas, including use of lethal and non-lethal ammunition.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3393
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Armed conflict Israel Palestine Baton rounds
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk