Written question asked by Lord McInnes of Kilwinning (Conservative) on Monday, 26 February 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 March 2024. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 11 March 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Elizabeth Tsurkov
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 20 February (HL2204), what methods and tactics they have at their disposal when hostages are held by non-state actors within the territory of another state, such as the case of Elizabeth Tsurkov in Iraq; and what further steps they will take to facilitate her release.
- Answer
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The UK is concerned over the kidnapping of Israeli-Russian dual national Elizabeth Tsurkov. The Government of Iraq opened an investigation into her kidnapping last year and we await the findings. Those suspected of criminal responsibility for her kidnapping should be brought to justice in fair trials. However, as Elizabeth Tsurkov is not a British citizen, we are not in a position to offer direct consular assistance.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL2742
- Session
- 2023-24
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- Subjects
- Iraq Hostage taking Tsurkov, Elizabeth
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