Written question asked by Baroness Sheehan (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 9 June 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 June 2021. It was answered by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 June 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Israel: Arrests
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that Israel undertook a mass arrest of Palestinian citizens of Israel on 24 May.
- Answer
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We have a regular dialogue with Israel on legal issues relating to the occupied territories. We also reiterate our view, in line with international law, that administrative detention should be used only when security makes this absolutely necessary rather than as routine practice and as a preventive rather than a punitive measure.
In instances where there have been accusations of excessive use of force, we continue to urge Israel to ensure that its investigations are transparent, swift and comprehensive. We also continue to stress the importance of the Israeli security forces providing appropriate protection to the Palestinian civilian population.
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- HL970
- Session
- 2021-22
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- Subjects
- Arrests Israel Palestine
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