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Written question asked by Baroness Sheehan (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 28 June 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 July 2021. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 12 July 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Israel: Arrests

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park on 23 June (HL970), what assessment they have made of the extent to which their representations to the government of Israeli are effective in ensuring that (1) Israel's investigations are transparent, swift and comprehensive, and (2) Israeli security forces provide appropriate protection to the Palestinian civilian population.

Answer

The UK has an active dialogue with Israel on legal issues related to the occupation and we remain committed to working with Israel to secure improvements to prison conditions and detention practices. We continue to urge Israel to ensure that its investigations are transparent, swift and comprehensive and to stress the importance of the Israeli security forces providing appropriate protection to the Palestinian civilian population.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1496
Session
2021-22
Related items
Israel: Arrests
Wednesday, 23 June 2021
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Armed forces Arrests Civilians Protection Israel Palestine
Link
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