Written question asked by Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 October 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 October 2018. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 October 2018 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Benin: Human Rights
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their latest assessment of the human rights situation in Benin.
- Answer
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The British Government strongly supports the delivery and upholding of human rights for all. Benin have made welcome progress on human rights, abolishing the death penalty and implementing the Children's Code, adopted in 2015.
The continued practice of ritual infanticide in Benin remains deeply troubling and we continue to urge the Government to eradicate this practice.
The Government of Benin continues to harmonize national legislation with international conventions, taking measures, particularly in the security sector, to improve the human rights situation.
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- HL10547
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- 2017-19
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- Human rights Benin
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