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Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 2 February 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 February 2021. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 February 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Libya: Detention Centres

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to support efforts to close detention centres in Libya for refugees and migrants.

Answer

The UK has repeatedly raised its concerns with the Libyan authorities about the treatment of migrants and continues to press for a better functioning migration system that respects human rights.

We support the UN's call for detention centres across Libya to be closed, and call on all parties to engage with the UN and the humanitarian community so that all migrants and refugees can be evacuated safely in accordance with international human rights law.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL12900
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Closures Detention centres Libya
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk