Written question asked by Baroness Sheehan (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 15 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 September 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 October 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
West Bank: Journalism
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of world media access to the West Bank.
- Answer
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Journalists and media workers play an important role in sharing the devastating reality of war with the global public and the Government opposes all attempts to restrict press freedom and block entry to journalists during conflicts. On 21 August, the UK joined a Media Freedom Coalition statement urging Israel to allow immediate media access to independent foreign media and afford protection for journalists working in Gaza.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL10542
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Journalism West Bank
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