Written question asked by Lord Oates (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 12 April 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 April 2021. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 26 April 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Palestinians: Elections
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the Palestinian National Authority to ensure that Palestinian elections take place to the existing timetable.
- Answer
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We have welcomed President Abbas' announcement of legislative and Presidential elections in the Occupied Palestinian Territories for the first time since 2006. We encourage the Palestinian leadership to work toward strong, inclusive, accountable and democratic institutions, based on respect for the rule of law and human rights. Free and fair elections are an important and necessary step to this.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL14800
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- Elections Palestinian Authority Palestine
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- 2021-04-26 13:14:02 +0100
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