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Written question asked by Lord Alderdice (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 8 July 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 22 July 2022. It was answered by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 July 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Peru: Indigenous Peoples

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made, if any, to the government of Peru about the threats from illegal loggers to (1) leaders, and (2) members, of the Wampis community; and what plans, if any, they have to press for them to be protected.

Answer

The UK Government monitors human rights in Peru closely. We hold regular discussions on them with the Peruvian Government, including raising prominent cases with the authorities and with civil society stakeholders.

The safety of environmental defenders in the Peruvian Amazon region is a particular priority for our human rights work in Peru. Officials in our Embassy to Lima met with the Peruvian Ministry of Justice and Human Rights on 13 July to raise concerns about threats to the Wampis community and human rights defenders, as well as the problem of illegal logging. We are monitoring the Peruvian Government's response and will continue to hold an active dialogue with them on these issues. Our Ambassador to Lima has travelled within Peru to meet environmental defenders and indigenous peoples, and Embassy representatives are in close contact with organisations representing human rights defenders.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1590
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Protection Peru Indigenous peoples
Link
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