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Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 October 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 November 2017. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 November 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Turkey: Human Rights

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 19 October (HL1775), whether they plan to ask the UN to take up the invitation by Turkey to allow inspection visits by UN officials to areas in Sapatan and its surrounding villages.

Answer

It is up to the UN to request specific inspection visits with the Turkish authorities. We work closely with UN agencies active in Turkey and other like-minded diplomatic missions to ensure that Turkey is regularly reminded of its human rights obligations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2465
Session
2017-19
Related items
Turkey: Human Rights
Thursday, 19 October 2017
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Human rights United Nations Turkey
Link
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