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Written question asked by Baroness Barker (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 17 October 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 October 2018. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Friday, 26 October 2018 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Zelimkhan Bakaev

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to authorities in Chechnya regarding the disappearance of Zelim Bakeav in August 2017.

Answer

The UK remains deeply concerned by the disappearance of Zelim Bakaev and the persecution of many other individuals in Chechnya due to their sexual orientation. Together with our international partners, we continue to raise our serious concerns with the Russian authorities in a number of multilateral fora – including the UN, Council of Europe and the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe for the release and safe return of all those abducted and urging them to investigate fully and bring those responsible to justice.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10758
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Missing persons Chechnya Bakaev, Zelimkhan
Link
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