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Written question asked by Baroness Goudie (Labour) on Monday, 6 October 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 October 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Torture

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they remain committed to Article 3, on the prohibition on torture, of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Answer

The Government remains committed to protecting the rights of children and refugees, and preventing torture and we continue to play a leading role in supporting international conventions and alliances that uphold these goals.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10784
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Human rights Torture
Link
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