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Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Monday, 22 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Libya: Detention Centres

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of United Nations reports of systematic human rights violations and enslavement in the Libyan government's detention centres; and, in the light of those findings, what plans they have to reconsider their proposed funding of Libyan detention centres.

Answer

We consistently urge all Libyan actors to uphold international law, protect human rights, and end the exploitation and abuse of migrants, as documented by the United Nations. The UK does not fund Libyan detention centres and has no plans to do so.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1135
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Human rights Libya Detention centres
Link
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