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Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 28 September 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 October 2020. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 12 October 2020 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Palestinians: Children

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel about reports that Palestinian children have beenĀ interrogated by the government of Israel in (1) the West Bank, and (2) East Jerusalem.

Answer

We remain committed to working with Israel to secure improvements to the practices surrounding children in detention and their treatment. We continue to call on the Israeli authorities to comply with their obligations under international law.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8564
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Children Arrests Israel Palestine
Link
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