Written question asked by Bishop of Southwark (Bishops (affiliation)) on Thursday, 7 July 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 July 2022. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 July 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
UN Convention against Torture
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the joint submission by Human Rights Watch and Lawyers for Justice on the Palestinian Authority and Hamas to the UN Committee Against Torture at its 74th Session, 12–29 July; and what discussions they have had with the Palestinian Authority as a signatory of the Convention Against Torture.
- Answer
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We are aware of the joint submission and will review the findings. We take allegations or concerns of torture and mistreatment very seriously and will follow up with action, as appropriate.
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- 2022-23
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- Palestinian Authority UN Convention against Torture
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