Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 21 September 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 October 2020. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 October 2020 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Balfour Declaration
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent steps they have taken to ensure that the Balfour Declaration is upheld, and in particular, the statement that “nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine”.
- Answer
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Israel is a thriving democracy with a long-standing commitment to equality for all. Defending Freedom of Religion or Belief, and championing human rights, is a policy priority for the UK. We encourage the Israeli Government to do all it can to uphold the values of equality for all enshrined in its laws.
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- HL8342
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- 2019-21
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- Human rights Israel Palestine Balfour Declaration
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