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Written question asked by Baroness Royall of Blaisdon (Labour) on Thursday, 24 November 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 December 2016. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 December 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Peru: Human Rights

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action is being taken to implement the European Union Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders in Peru.

Answer

The British Embassy in Lima works closely with the European Union Delegation and the Embassies of other EU countries to support the implementation of the EU Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders. This includes regular dialogue with human rights defenders on issues of concern, engagement with them on visits outside the capital, and participation in the EU's annual human rights defenders event.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3549
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Human rights EU action Peru
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk