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To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they intend to have with the government of the United States about the impact on the food and health situation for the people of Yemen of the decision to designate Ansar Allah as a foreign terrorist organisation and a specially designated terrorist entity;...

Asked by

Lord Judd (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

8 February 2021

Reference

HL12516

House

House of Lords

Egypt: Detainees

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the signing of the Memoranda of Understanding by the Foreign Secretary and the Egyptian Foreign Minister on 6 November 2015, what representations they have made to the government of Egypt about its use of anti-terrorist charges against (1) Karim Ennarah, (2) Mohammed Basheer, and...

Asked by

Lord Judd (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

9 December 2020

Reference

HL10699

House

House of Lords

Pakistan

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the scale of the use and proposed use of the death penalty in Pakistan; and what representations they have made to the government of Pakistan in the context of both human rights and the fight against extremism.

Asked by

Lord Judd (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

28 January 2015

Reference

HL4303

House

House of Lords

Israel

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their estimate of the number of people killed and injured by terrorist action in Israel during 2011.

Asked by

Lord Judd (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

25 January 2012

Reference

14848; 734 c244WA

House

House of Lords

Chechnya and the North Caucasus

Lords debate on motion to call attention to the political situation in Chechnya and the North Caucasus and its implications for global security. Motion withdrawn.

Lead member

Lord Judd

Answering member

Lord Wallace of Saltaire

Department

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Debates

Date

5 May 2011

Reference

727 c574-99

House

House of Lords

Control Orders: House of Lords Judgment

My Lords, further to the question asked by the noble Lord, Lord Pannick, does my noble friend agree that one of the central tenets of the British system of justice is that justice should not only be done but be seen to be done? Therefore, if we are to hold conviction across as wide a cross-section of the population as possible, which is crucial in security matters, it is essential that we move towards a system in which any action that is taken to control people in this way can be demonstrated in the courts to be essential.

Asked by

Lord Judd (Labour)

Oral questions - Supplementary

Status

Answered

Date

16 June 2009

Reference

711 c952

House

House of Lords

Guantanamo Bay

To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking with European Union governments, the Government of the United States, Commonwealth governments and other appropriate governments to assist the United States administration in closing Guantanamo Bay.

Asked by

Lord Judd (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

18 March 2009

Reference

1956; 709 c41WA

House

House of Lords

Terrorism

To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their response to the report by REDRESS entitled The United Kingdom, Torture and Anti-Terrorism: Where the Problems Lie, particularly the observations concerning (a) rendition and British involvement in ill treatment in Guantanamo Bay and Diego Garcia and other ““legal black holes””; (b) relying...

Asked by

Lord Judd (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Answered on

5 February 2009

The Government have received a copy of the REDRESS report. We welcome such input and have taken note of its contents, but are unable to respond in detail to every report issued. The Government's position on the issues raised is as follows: (a) Rendition, Guantanamo Bay and ““legal black holes”” The UK's position on rendition and Guantanamo Bay is clear. We do not render people in breach of our legal obligations and unreservedly condemn any practice of ““extraordinary rendition to torture””. We have repeatedly called for the closure of the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay and we welcome the steps President Obama is now taking to close it. The Government oppose any form of deprivation of liberty that amounts to placing a detained person outside the protection of the law. The UK supports the rule of law, and our policy remains that individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism should be brought to justice whenever possible. (b) US assurances The US is our closest bilateral partner, and we cannot proceed with them on the basis of mistrust or a presumption of deceit. Notwithstanding the new information which emerged in Feb 2008 concerning two cases of rendition through Diego Garcia in 2002, we fully accept that the US gave its earlier assurances in good faith. We have worked closely with the US to ensure that the renewed assurances they have given us are correct and that we are providing accurate information to Parliament. (c) Deportation The Government will not deport someone where there are substantial reasons for believing that there is a real risk of torture or other inhuman or degrading treatment, or where the death penalty will apply. We can only deport someone if their removal is compatible with our international commitments, including our obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights. Accordingly, we have secured arrangements on deportation with assurances with certain countries so that we can satisfy ourselves that a particular removal is compatible with those obligations. We firmly believe that, in seeking assurances from countries to which we wish to deport foreign nationals who pose a threat to our security, we are both safeguarding their rights and protecting the public. The Government are satisfied that diplomatic assurances can provide effective safeguards for the proper treatment of individuals being returned and can ensure that their rights will be respected (d) Public inquiry into whether UK agents have acted unlawfully If there were any question of anyone acting in an official capacity being engaged in an unlawful act, then this would be a matter for the police. Where allegations of mistreatment have been made to us by British nationals or residents whilst in Guantanamo Bay or following their release, and where we have been asked to do so by the individual concerned, we have raised those allegations with the US authorities. If individuals believe that their human rights have been infringed as a result of actions carried out by or on behalf of any of the UK intelligence agencies, then they may take their case to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal. (e) Compensation for those tortured The Government take all allegations of torture very seriously indeed. Where allegations of torture of British nationals overseas are made, we are able to make consular representations on behalf of the individuals concerned. We may also occasionally make representations on humanitarian grounds on behalf of non-British nationals. The question of compensation is one for the individuals concerned and their lawyers.

Date

5 February 2009

Reference

926; 707 c150-2WA

House

House of Lords

Torture

asked Her Majesty's Government:What actions they are taking, with reference to the comments submitted by them to the public hearing in Strasbourg on 11 July 2007, to ensure that their anti-terrorism and torture policy is in accordance with the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in the case...

Asked by

Lord Judd (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

21 April 2008

Reference

700 c269-70WA; 2814

House

House of Lords

Terrorism

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Statement by the Lord President (Baroness Ashton of Upholland) on 14 November (Official Report, cols. 477-95), how they will define ““extremist”” in their determination to act against extremist influences on the internet and in institutions, including prisons, universities and some places of worship; and...

Asked by

Lord Judd (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

5 December 2007

Reference

350; 696 c208WA

House

House of Lords

Terrorism

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Statement by the Lord President (Baroness Ashton of Upholland) on 14 November (Official Report, cols. 477-95), what will be their criteria to define radicalisation in their action to root out terrorism; whether they will distinguish between radicals who do not embrace terrorism and those...

Asked by

Lord Judd (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

5 December 2007

Reference

346; 696 c206WA

House

House of Lords

Terrorism

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Statement by the Lord President (Baroness Ashton of Upholland) on 14 November (Official Report, cols. 477-95), whether they will clarify the terms ““deal with”” and ““tackle”” in relationship to radicalisation in their action to root out terrorism and to win hearts and minds.

Asked by

Lord Judd (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

5 December 2007

Reference

347; 696 c207WA

House

House of Lords

Terrorism: Repatriation of Suspects

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Statement by the Lord President (Baroness Ashton of Upholland) on 14 November (Official Report, cols. 477-95), what action has been taken, by whom and when, effectively to monitor the treatment of the nine foreign terrorist suspects repatriated under existing agreements with recipient countries; what...

Asked by

Lord Judd (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Answered on

4 December 2007

We have signed memoranda of understanding concerning the provision of assurances in respect of persons subject to deportation with Jordan, Libya and Lebanon. Arrangements allowing deportations with assurances (DWA) are also in place with Algeria on the basis of an exchange of letters, signed by the former Prime Minister the right honourable Tony Blair and Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on 11 July 2006 and exchanges of diplomatic Notes Verbale. To date, eight Algerian terrorist suspects have been deported to Algeria under these arrangements. Individual assurances were also sought in each case, concerning their treatment on return and criminal status in Algeria. A ninth individual holding dual Algerian/French nationality was deported to France outside the framework of the DWA arrangements. There is no formal monitoring body in Algeria. Individuals deported from the UK under the DWA arrangements may remain in touch with our embassy in Algiers after their return and were invited to provide details of next of kin or an alternative contact point in Algeria. In turn they were provided with a contact point at the embassy and it was explained that they, or their nominated contact point, could maintain contact with the embassy after their return to Algeria. To date, two individuals have taken up this offer. Further to any deportation under these arrangements, UK officials also maintain close contact with the Algerian authorities. We are in discussion with other countries and will update the House if and when we reach agreement. We draw on experience to date in seeking to negotiate any new agreement. There are no plans to make reports on monitoring regularly available.

Date

4 December 2007

Reference

349; 696 c181WA

House

House of Lords

Arms Trade

What measures they are introducing to prevent the use of United Kingdom-sourced equipment for terrorist acts and torture.

Asked by

Lord Judd (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

15 November 2007

Reference

90; 696 c28-9WA

House

House of Lords

Terrorism

My Lords, I thank my noble friend for that brief reply. I am sure that she would join me in expressing appreciation to the noble Lord for the thorough and important piece of work that he has undertaken. Does she agree that the credibility of the definition at the centre of our security and legislative arrangements is essential? Will the Government therefore give special attention to what the noble Lord recommends on the difference between influencing and intimidating target audiences, on including racial or ethnic causes in the definition, and on the role of the Attorney-General in extraterritorial cases and the issues to be considered by him? Does she agree that, notwithstanding the conclusion of the noble Lord, very careful consideration is needed of the position of those who may be faced with similar tyranny and state terrorism to that faced by Nelson Mandela in apartheid South Africa?

Asked by

Lord Judd (Labour)

Oral questions - 1st Supplementary

Status

Answered

Date

27 March 2007

Reference

690 c1549

House

House of Lords

Terrorism

How they intend to respond to the reportby Lord Carlile of Berriew on the definition of terrorism.

Asked by

Lord Judd (Labour)

Oral questions - Lead

Status

Answered

Date

27 March 2007

Reference

690 c1549

House

House of Lords

Torture

My Lords, in view of some of the reported statements in recent times which could have been interpreted as being a trifle equivocal on this matter, will my noble friend assure the House that all those responsible for security policy in this country understand the uncompromising, commendable and altogether laudable stand of the Government on this issue?

Asked by

Lord Judd (Labour)

Oral questions - Supplementary

Status

Answered

Date

20 December 2005

Reference

676 c1630

House

House of Lords

Russia: Anti-terrorism and North Caucasus

My Lords, does the Minister agree that while it is obviously necessary in security matters to work with all sorts of people, the length of spoon with which one sups is quite important? Is it not essential to remember that we are above all in a battle for hearts and minds if the issue of defeating terrorism and building global security is to be won? While terrible, inexcusable acts have been committed by terrorists in the Caucasus and Chechnya, does the Minister agree that the brutality, the indiscriminate nature and the ruthlessness of the Russians have driven young people, and not only young people, into the arms of the extremists? Is it not therefore essential for us to be very careful in our collaboration with Russia, so that what we are doing is not perceived by many in our own country as something about which they are alarmed?

Asked by

Lord Judd (Labour)

Oral questions - 1st Supplementary

Status

Answered

Date

9 November 2005

Reference

675 c612-3

House

House of Lords

Russia: Anti-terrorism and North Caucasus

What arrangements they have made for co-operation with the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) on anti-terrorism activities; and what is their assessment in this context of the recent troubles in the north Caucasus region.

Asked by

Lord Judd (Labour)

Oral questions - Lead

Status

Answered

Date

9 November 2005

Reference

675 c612

House

House of Lords

Terrorism

Lords debate on unstarred question on what progress they are making, together with other governments in the G8 and the European Union, in the cause of defeating global terrorism.

Lead member

Lord Judd

Answering member

Lord Triesman

Department

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Questions for short debate

Date

29 June 2005

Reference

673 c294-310

House

House of Lords

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