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asked Her Majesty's Government:Following the decision of the House of Lords in In Re E (a child) (Northern Ireland) (2008) UKHL 66, how much the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has spent on this case since 2001; how much the Police Service of Northern Ireland has spent defending it; and...
asked Her Majesty's Government:Following the decision of the House of Lords in In Re E (a child) (Northern Ireland) (2008) UKHL 66, how much the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has spent on this case since 2001; how much the Police Service of Northern Ireland has spent defending it; and...
Asked by
Lord Laird
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Baroness Royall of Blaisdon
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
25 November 2008
Decisions on litigation in this case are an operational matter for the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, which is independent from Government. The noble Lord may like to write to the chief executive of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission on this matter. The Government have no plans to take any action in response to the comments by Lord Hoffman.
I will ask the Chief Constable to write to the noble Lord, in line with the Answer of 5 November (Official Report, col. WA 70) that set out the policy for answering parliamentary Questions regarding external bodies.
Subjects
Children's rights; House of Lords; Legal costs; Judgements; Protest; Police Service of Northern Ireland; Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission; Violence; Holy Cross Girls' Primary School
Date
25 November 2008
Reference
705 c288WA; 6410
House
House of Lords
Type
House of Commons papers; Select Committee oral evidence;
Parliamentary committees
Committee
Joint Committee on Human Rights
Subjects
Demonstrations; Association of Chief Police Officers; Human rights; Police; Protest; Metropolitan Police; Police Federation of England and Wales; Northumbria Police
Commons Library location
CS 955.1
Date
25 November 2008
Reference
HC 826-iii 2007-08
House
House of Commons; House of Lords
asked Her Majesty's Government:What is their reaction to the recent decision of the Crown Court in the case in which six Greenpeace activists admitted planning or causing damage to E.ON's power station at Kingsnorth, Kent, in October 2007 but were acquitted by the jury when they pleaded the defence of...
asked Her Majesty's Government:What is their reaction to the recent decision of the Crown Court in the case in which six Greenpeace activists admitted planning or causing damage to E.ON's power station at Kingsnorth, Kent, in October 2007 but were acquitted by the jury when they pleaded the defence of...
Asked by
Lord Jenkin of Roding
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
4 November 2008
Lawful and peaceful protest is a democratic right but the Government are equally committed to the rule of law in a democratic society and to tackling illegal activity.
There are a number of measures in place to deal with conduct of this or a similar kind including the Criminal Damage Act 1971 and the offence of aggravated trespass under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994. The Government keep the adequacy of the criminal law under review in the light of changing circumstances and any particular issues that arise.
Subjects
Criminal law; Protest; Power stations; Security
Date
4 November 2008
Reference
705 c32WA; 5392
House
House of Lords
I would imagine that Members on both sides of the House would deplore the use of animal experimentation for the testing of cosmetic and other similar products. However, the situation is different for the testing of medical products when there is no alternative. What steps are the Government taking to ensure that, when a licence for such experimentation is given, there is no persecution of the people undertaking those tests, be they in universities or other places of experimentation? In my own constituency, a couple of years ago, several people were persecuted for undertaking work to save the lives of others.
I would imagine that Members on both sides of the House would deplore the use of animal experimentation for the testing of cosmetic and other similar products. However, the situation is different for the testing of medical products when there is no alternative. What steps are the Government taking to ensure that, when a licence for such experimentation is given, there is no persecution of the people undertaking those tests, be they in universities or other places of experimentation? In my own constituency, a couple of years ago, several people were persecuted for undertaking work to save the lives of others.
Asked by
Michael Fabricant
(Conservative)
Answering body
Home Office
Topical questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
27 October 2008
We take this matter very seriously, and the Home Office is keen to stamp out extreme crime—indeed, any crime. In the case raised by the hon. Gentleman, after a lengthy police operation involving more than 50 police officers, the individuals concerned received 12 years each in the case of the three men who pleaded guilty and four years in the other case. I think that those sentences speak for themselves, as the maximum possible would have been 14 years, so I think that that is a good result. We have strengthened the law to enable us to prosecute people who take this unacceptable action. The Home Office tries hard to ensure that we get the right balance—the hon. Gentleman properly alluded to it—between allowing experimentation where no other alternative is possible and making sure that extremists are caught.
Subjects
Crimes of violence; Animal experiments; Protest
Date
27 October 2008
Reference
481 c562-3
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Type
House of Commons papers; Select Committee oral evidence;
Parliamentary committees
Committee
Joint Committee on Human Rights
Subjects
Demonstrations; Human rights; Police; Protest; Huntingdon Life Sciences; National Union of Journalists; Campaign for the Accountability of American Bases; Justice Not Vengeance; Climate Camp; North, Richard D
Commons Library location
CS 955.1
Date
21 October 2008
Reference
HC 826-ii 2007-08
House
House of Commons; House of Lords
Type
Select Committee reports; House of Commons papers; House of Lords papers;
Parliamentary committees
Committee
Joint Committee on the Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill
Legislation
Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill
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Law Society; Access; Disclosure of information; Accountability; Crime; Courts; Administration of justice; Demonstrations; Armed conflict; Civil service; Attorney General; British constitution; Committee on Standards in Public Life; Constitutional and administrative law; Judiciary; Greater London Authority; Hazell, Robert; Judicial Appointments Commission for England and Wales; GCHQ; Law Commission; Powers; Prosecutions; Public appointments; Parliament Square; Protest; Parliamentary scrutiny; Noise; Special advisers; Metropolitan Police; Countryside Alliance; Mayhew of Twysden, Lord; O'Donnell, Lord; Wills, Lord; Allen, Graham; Treaties; FDA; General Council of the Bar; Safety; McNulty, Tony; Department of the Serjeant at Arms; Revenue and Customs; Security; Serious Fraud Office; Westminster City Council; Bogdanor, Vernon; Riddell, Peter; Public and Commercial Services Union; Falconer of Thoroton, Lord; Council of Civil Service Unions; Straw, Jack; Turnbull, Lord; Civil Service Commission; Black Rod; Clerk of the Parliaments; Craig of Radley, Lord; Carlile of Berriew, Lord; Liberty; Wilson of Dinton, Lord; Morris, Lord; Bramall, Lord; Boyce, Lord; Lyell, Lord; Hennessy of Nympsfield, Lord; Goldsmith, Lord; Kelly, Christopher; Foster, Christopher; Wilmshurst, Elizabeth; Gibb, Frances; Bindmans; Better Government Initiative; Mottram, Richard; Rozenberg, Joshua; Horder, Jenny; Haines, Steven; Payne, Sebastian; Paraskeva, Janet; Weir, Stuart; Hammer, Michael; Rai, Milan; Tomkins, Adam; Facey, Peter
Commons Library location
PCC Q342.4103-CON (ML/PCC, A Room)
Date
22 July 2008
Reference
HC 551 2007-08; HL 166 2007-08
House
House of Commons; House of Lords
My right honourable friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Jack Straw) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. On 3 July 2007 (Official Report, col. 815), the Prime Minister made a Statement to Parliament publishing the Governance of Britain Green Paper. The Green Paper set out...
My right honourable friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Jack Straw) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. On 3 July 2007 (Official Report, col. 815), the Prime Minister made a Statement to Parliament publishing the Governance of Britain Green Paper. The Green Paper set out...
Member
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
(Labour)
Department
Ministry of Justice
Type
Written statements
Subjects
Candidates; Armed conflict; Central government; Civil service; Attorney General; Citizenship; British constitution; Women; Elections; House of Lords; Judiciary; Ministerial duties; Powers; Public appointments; Protest; Public consultation; Parliamentary scrutiny; Parliament; Treaties; Young people; Reform
Date
3 July 2008
Reference
703 c18-9WS
House
House of Lords
On 3 July 2007 (Official Report, column 815), the Prime Minister made a statement to Parliament publishing ““The Governance of Britain”” Green Paper. The Green Paper set out a route map for further constitutional reform, better to strengthen the relationship between Government, Parliament and the citizen, and to take steps...
On 3 July 2007 (Official Report, column 815), the Prime Minister made a statement to Parliament publishing ““The Governance of Britain”” Green Paper. The Green Paper set out a route map for further constitutional reform, better to strengthen the relationship between Government, Parliament and the citizen, and to take steps...
Member
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Department
Ministry of Justice
Type
Written statements
Subjects
Candidates; Armed conflict; Central government; Civil service; Attorney General; Citizenship; British constitution; Women; Elections; House of Lords; Judiciary; Ministerial duties; Powers; Public appointments; Protest; Public consultation; Parliamentary scrutiny; Parliament; Treaties; Young people; Reform
Date
3 July 2008
Reference
478 c59-61WS
House
House of Commons
Type
House of Commons papers; Select Committee oral evidence;
Parliamentary committees
Committee
Joint Committee on Human Rights
Subjects
Demonstrations; Human rights; Police; Protest; JUSTICE; Liberty
Commons Library location
CS 955.1
Date
24 June 2008
Reference
HC 826-i 2007-08
House
House of Commons; House of Lords
asked Her Majesty's Government:What representations they are making to the Government of Belarus concerning (a) the beating and arrests of peaceful protesters on 25 March 2008; (b) the re-arresting of some persons recently released following European Union–Belarus dialogue; (c) requests for amendment of the law of 2002 on religious groups;...
asked Her Majesty's Government:What representations they are making to the Government of Belarus concerning (a) the beating and arrests of peaceful protesters on 25 March 2008; (b) the re-arresting of some persons recently released following European Union–Belarus dialogue; (c) requests for amendment of the law of 2002 on religious groups;...
Asked by
Lord Hylton
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Lord Malloch-Brown
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
22 May 2008
The Government continue to have serious concerns about the lack of respect for human rights in Belarus, including religious freedom, and monitor the situation closely. Our embassy in Minsk monitors details of arrests and detentions. We work closely with our EU and US partners to raise our concerns and maintain effective pressure for improvement, including through regular meetings of EU heads of mission in Minsk where human rights, religious freedoms and options for further action are discussed.
We are very concerned by the Belarusian Government's actions against protesters involved in the demonstrations on 25 March (and on 26 April). On 29 April the EU issued a statement highly critical of recent regime actions and the French ambassador, as EU presidency in Minsk, made a formal demarche on Foreign Minister Martynov. We were similarly concerned to learn of the re-arrest of five individuals recognised by the EU as political prisoners, especially coming so soon after their release.
We are aware of a fine, equivalent to US$650, imposed upon a Protestant leader and pastor of the New Life Church for organising a signature campaign to petition amendments to the 2002 religious law. The organisers of the campaign were judged not to have registered the group collecting signatures. The harsh treatment of the New Life Church pastor reflects a wider issue about the registration of non-governmental organisations and civil society groups and human rights violations in general, about which the EU regularly raises concerns. Meanwhile, the continued curtailment of religious freedom for Christians is of concern.
Subjects
Arrests; Human rights; Protest; Political prisoners; Religious freedom; Belarus
Date
22 May 2008
Reference
3168; 701 c206-7WA
House
House of Lords
Type
House of Commons papers; Select Committee oral evidence;
Parliamentary committees
Committee
Home Affairs Committee
Subjects
Accountability; Demonstrations; China; Harassment; Private sector; Police; Olympic Games; Protest; Public order; Metropolitan Police; Security; Tibet
Commons Library location
CS 779
Date
6 May 2008
Reference
HC 534-i 2007-08
House
House of Commons
What is their response to the recent protest action called by the Movement for Democratic Change in Zimbabwe.
What is their response to the recent protest action called by the Movement for Democratic Change in Zimbabwe.
Asked by
Baroness Northover
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Malloch-Brown
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Procedure
Topical questions (HL)
For answer on
24 April 2008
Answered on
24 April 2008
My Lords, the crisis in Zimbabwe continues. It is understandable that opposition parties and civil society organisations should call for peaceful protest. In a country with inflation at more than 165,000 per cent and unemployment above 80 per cent, it is not surprising, however, that many people who have jobs continue to go to work if they can in order to support their families. This crisis will continue until credible presidential election results are announced that reflect the will of the people.
Subjects
Elections; Protest; Politics and government; Zimbabwe
Date
24 April 2008
Reference
700 c1644
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, the crisis in Zimbabwe continues. It is understandable that opposition parties and civil society organisations should call for peaceful protest. In a country with inflation at more than 165,000 per cent and unemployment above 80 per cent, it is not surprising, however, that many people who have jobs continue to go to work if they can in order to support their families. This crisis will continue until credible presidential election results are announced that reflect the will of the people.
My Lords, the crisis in Zimbabwe continues. It is understandable that opposition parties and civil society organisations should call for peaceful protest. In a country with inflation at more than 165,000 per cent and unemployment above 80 per cent, it is not surprising, however, that many people who have jobs continue to go to work if they can in order to support their families. This crisis will continue until credible presidential election results are announced that reflect the will of the people.
Answered by
Lord Malloch-Brown
(Labour)
Asked by
Baroness Northover
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Oral answers to questions
What is their response to the recent protest action called by the Movement for Democratic Change in Zimbabwe.
Subjects
Elections; Protest; Politics and government; Zimbabwe
Date
24 April 2008
Reference
700 c1644
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I thank the Minister for his reply. Some members of the defeated party are already using violence to try to hang on to power. What action can be taken through the region, the African Union or the UN to stop additional weapons getting into Zimbabwe? Given the quantity of arms already in Zimbabwe, which from what we are hearing are clearly being used, what can be done, particularly by those in the region, to try to bring this situation to a peaceful conclusion?
My Lords, I thank the Minister for his reply. Some members of the defeated party are already using violence to try to hang on to power. What action can be taken through the region, the African Union or the UN to stop additional weapons getting into Zimbabwe? Given the quantity of arms already in Zimbabwe, which from what we are hearing are clearly being used, what can be done, particularly by those in the region, to try to bring this situation to a peaceful conclusion?
Asked by
Baroness Northover
(Liberal Democrat)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
24 April 2008
My Lords, the noble Baroness focuses on the current arms shipment on a Chinese ship, which still remains on the waters off southern Africa and has been refused entry to South Africa and Mozambique for unloading. I met the ambassador from Angola this morning and I believe that the ship will not be allowed to unload in Angola, either, so it will effectively be sent home. We will see huge action by civil society and the Governments of the region, if necessary through the UN and elsewhere, to make sure that no more arms arrive and reach this illegitimate Government to allow them to suppress their people.
Subjects
Arms trade; China; Elections; Politics and government; Zimbabwe; Protest
Date
24 April 2008
Reference
700 c1644
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, the noble Baroness focuses on the current arms shipment on a Chinese ship, which still remains on the waters off southern Africa and has been refused entry to South Africa and Mozambique for unloading. I met the ambassador from Angola this morning and I believe that the ship will not be allowed to unload in Angola, either, so it will effectively be sent home. We will see huge action by civil society and the Governments of the region, if necessary through the UN and elsewhere, to make sure that no more arms arrive and reach this illegitimate Government to allow them to suppress their people.
My Lords, the noble Baroness focuses on the current arms shipment on a Chinese ship, which still remains on the waters off southern Africa and has been refused entry to South Africa and Mozambique for unloading. I met the ambassador from Angola this morning and I believe that the ship will not be allowed to unload in Angola, either, so it will effectively be sent home. We will see huge action by civil society and the Governments of the region, if necessary through the UN and elsewhere, to make sure that no more arms arrive and reach this illegitimate Government to allow them to suppress their people.
Answered by
Lord Malloch-Brown
(Labour)
Asked by
Baroness Northover
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, I thank the Minister for his reply. Some members of the defeated party are already using violence to try to hang on to power. What action can be taken through the region, the African Union or the UN to stop additional weapons getting into Zimbabwe? Given the quantity of arms already in Zimbabwe, which from what we are hearing are clearly being used, what can be done, particularly by those in the region, to try to bring this situation to a peaceful conclusion?
Subjects
Elections; Protest; Politics and government; Zimbabwe
Date
24 April 2008
Reference
700 c1644
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, is the Minister aware that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission has just awarded a seat in Parliament to Mugabe’s party on the ground of an alleged miscount? Should we not bear in mind that the Electoral Commission is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mugabe’s party? The proposal that a number of people have put forward for a rerun of the election is regrettable at this time, because the violence of Mugabe’s party to the population is as fierce as it has been at any time in recent years. That had a bad effect on the turnout of MDC voters before the recent election and on previous occasions and it is likely to have a bad effect for some time ahead unless the violence stops.
My Lords, is the Minister aware that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission has just awarded a seat in Parliament to Mugabe’s party on the ground of an alleged miscount? Should we not bear in mind that the Electoral Commission is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mugabe’s party? The proposal that a number of people have put forward for a rerun of the election is regrettable at this time, because the violence of Mugabe’s party to the population is as fierce as it has been at any time in recent years. That had a bad effect on the turnout of MDC voters before the recent election and on previous occasions and it is likely to have a bad effect for some time ahead unless the violence stops.
Asked by
Lord Blaker
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
24 April 2008
My Lords, while it remains the position of the Opposition to press for the immediate announcement of a presidential election result, the news that the noble Lord brings of an election seat being turned over and awarded to the government party, ZANU-PF, is a further indication that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission and the election process itself lack credibility. After a month of silence, we can conclude only that.
Subjects
Elections; Protest; Politics and government; Zimbabwe
Date
24 April 2008
Reference
700 c1644-5
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, the American position, like ours, is that it is important to engage the broader AU beyond the immediate neighbouring countries of SADC and, within the AU, countries such as Nigeria that are traditionally leaders in the region. It is clear that more straightforward public statements about the situation in Zimbabwe can be made by those countries not immediately adjacent to it. The initiative to press for broader AU engagement is very welcome. Just last week I raised in Beijing the broader issues of Zimbabwe with the Chinese authorities. I am confident that no Government—not the Chinese or any other—believe that this situation can be allowed to last. A month has passed without a result being announced. That is almost unique in the annals of elections. I do not think that any serious person anywhere can say that the status quo is sustainable. We need a result. Everybody needs to press for that in their own way.
My Lords, the American position, like ours, is that it is important to engage the broader AU beyond the immediate neighbouring countries of SADC and, within the AU, countries such as Nigeria that are traditionally leaders in the region. It is clear that more straightforward public statements about the situation in Zimbabwe can be made by those countries not immediately adjacent to it. The initiative to press for broader AU engagement is very welcome. Just last week I raised in Beijing the broader issues of Zimbabwe with the Chinese authorities. I am confident that no Government—not the Chinese or any other—believe that this situation can be allowed to last. A month has passed without a result being announced. That is almost unique in the annals of elections. I do not think that any serious person anywhere can say that the status quo is sustainable. We need a result. Everybody needs to press for that in their own way.
Answered by
Lord Malloch-Brown
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Howell of Guildford
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, further to the question asked by the noble Baroness, Lady Jay, and the Minister’s comments, did he get the impression from talking to Mr Zuma, who is now in London, that South Africa will back an international arms embargo to prevent the coming genocide? That is an important part of the jigsaw building up to prevent the horrors to come. Secondly, the American authorities say that they would like to see Nigeria and, indeed, any country that has some influence on the situation weigh in to try to control the deteriorating situation. Does the Minister agree with that approach, which is outside the UN? What links can we establish with the Indian authorities and, indeed, with the Chinese authorities, as well as over the shipment issue, in order to bring global pressure on to this situation before it turns into a major bloodbath?
Subjects
Elections; Protest; Politics and government; Zimbabwe
Date
24 April 2008
Reference
700 c1645-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, while it remains the position of the Opposition to press for the immediate announcement of a presidential election result, the news that the noble Lord brings of an election seat being turned over and awarded to the government party, ZANU-PF, is a further indication that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission and the election process itself lack credibility. After a month of silence, we can conclude only that.
My Lords, while it remains the position of the Opposition to press for the immediate announcement of a presidential election result, the news that the noble Lord brings of an election seat being turned over and awarded to the government party, ZANU-PF, is a further indication that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission and the election process itself lack credibility. After a month of silence, we can conclude only that.
Answered by
Lord Malloch-Brown
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Blaker
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, is the Minister aware that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission has just awarded a seat in Parliament to Mugabe’s party on the ground of an alleged miscount? Should we not bear in mind that the Electoral Commission is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mugabe’s party? The proposal that a number of people have put forward for a rerun of the election is regrettable at this time, because the violence of Mugabe’s party to the population is as fierce as it has been at any time in recent years. That had a bad effect on the turnout of MDC voters before the recent election and on previous occasions and it is likely to have a bad effect for some time ahead unless the violence stops.
Subjects
Elections; Protest; Politics and government; Zimbabwe
Date
24 April 2008
Reference
700 c1644-5
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, is my noble friend satisfied with the actions and the words of the South African Government in relation to this crisis?
My Lords, is my noble friend satisfied with the actions and the words of the South African Government in relation to this crisis?
Asked by
Baroness Jay of Paddington
(Labour)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
24 April 2008
My Lords, as I have said before in this House, President Mbeki deserves credit for having created the conditions in which this election took place, which has begun the process that will lead to the departure from power of President Mugabe. The people of Zimbabwe have voted and the putting of ballot tallies on the doors of the polling stations, a reform for which President Mbeki pressed, means that it has been impossible to hide the result. Obviously, we would have wished for clearer public statements since the election from the leaders of the region that this stalemate cannot be allowed to last. We are impressed by a number of private statements that are being made, but the time has come for ever clearer public statements by the leaders of the region, including President Mbeki, that this election stalemate must be ended in favour of the people of the country.
Subjects
Elections; Protest; Politics and government; Zimbabwe
Date
24 April 2008
Reference
700 c1645
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, as I have said before in this House, President Mbeki deserves credit for having created the conditions in which this election took place, which has begun the process that will lead to the departure from power of President Mugabe. The people of Zimbabwe have voted and the putting of ballot tallies on the doors of the polling stations, a reform for which President Mbeki pressed, means that it has been impossible to hide the result. Obviously, we would have wished for clearer public statements since the election from the leaders of the region that this stalemate cannot be allowed to last. We are impressed by a number of private statements that are being made, but the time has come for ever clearer public statements by the leaders of the region, including President Mbeki, that this election stalemate must be ended in favour of the people of the country.
My Lords, as I have said before in this House, President Mbeki deserves credit for having created the conditions in which this election took place, which has begun the process that will lead to the departure from power of President Mugabe. The people of Zimbabwe have voted and the putting of ballot tallies on the doors of the polling stations, a reform for which President Mbeki pressed, means that it has been impossible to hide the result. Obviously, we would have wished for clearer public statements since the election from the leaders of the region that this stalemate cannot be allowed to last. We are impressed by a number of private statements that are being made, but the time has come for ever clearer public statements by the leaders of the region, including President Mbeki, that this election stalemate must be ended in favour of the people of the country.
Answered by
Lord Malloch-Brown
(Labour)
Asked by
Baroness Jay of Paddington
(Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, is my noble friend satisfied with the actions and the words of the South African Government in relation to this crisis?
Subjects
Elections; Protest; Politics and government; Zimbabwe
Date
24 April 2008
Reference
700 c1645
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords