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Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Thursday, 12 September 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 September 2024. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 September 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Jimmy Lai

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report, Cooperation with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights, by the United Nations Secretary-General, published on 20 August, including the concerns it raises about reprisals against British citizen Jimmy Lai, his son, Sebastien Lai, and members of their international legal team.

Answer

We are carefully reviewing the UN's report on 'Cooperation with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights' and will respond to the report during the current session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Any attempts to coerce, intimidate or harm those who cooperate with the United Nations are unacceptable. The UK unequivocally condemns each and every act of intimidation or reprisal.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1016
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Detainees China Intimidation Hong Kong Torture Lai, Jimmy
Link
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