Written question asked by Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 23 May 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 June 2018. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 June 2018 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
East Timor: Armed Conflict
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 15 May (HL7391), what assessment they have made of the conclusion of the New South Wales’ Coroner that the Balibo five were shot or deliberately stabbed; and what action, if any, they intend to take in response to this verdict.
- Answer
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Following the findings of the Coroner’s verdict in 2007 we were in contact with both the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the families involved throughout the AFP’s investigation. We respect the AFP’s 2014 decision not to pursue the case following their conclusion that there was insufficient evidence to prove an offence. We are monitoring the ongoing Administrative Appeals Tribunal in Australia.
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- HL8165
- Session
- 2017-19
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- Subjects
- Death Armed conflict British nationals abroad Australia East Timor
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