Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Monday, 20 June 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 July 2016. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 June 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Turkey: Politics and Government
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 6 June (HL320), which elements of Turkish democracy they consider "modern"; and whether they consider any aspects not "modern".
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Turkey is a democracy with multi-party elections whose government has been democratically elected. Progress has been made on reforms in some areas in recent years, but, as the European Commission has highlighted, there has also been significant backsliding. As a friend and ally we strongly encourage Turkey to continue work towards the full protection of all civil liberties – and will continue to do so.
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- HL759
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- 2016-17
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- Politics and government Turkey
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