Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 22 May 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 June 2018. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 June 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Armed Forces: Interpreters
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking with allies and relevant international bodies to improve the protection of translators and interpreters in conflict and post-conflict zones.
- Answer
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Her Majesty's Government consistently uses its influence within multilateral bodies, including the UN Security Council, and bilaterally with foreign governments and other actors to urge all state and non-state actors to increase protection for their civilians in, and after, conflict situations. Interpreters and translators are, like all civilians, entitled to protection during armed conflict under international humanitarian law.
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL8101
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Armed forces Armed conflict Protection Interpreters Home country nationals
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