Government promises to follow the work of the Uyghur Tribunal and to remain in contact with its chair, Sir Geoffrey Nice QC and to carefully study its findings. Minister adds “We have serious concerns about gross violations of human rights occurring in Xinjiang.”

Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL906):

Question:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether a representative of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office attended proceedings of the Uyghur Tribunal in London on (1) 4 June, and (2) 7 June; what assessment they have made of testimonies of witnesses to the Tribunal; whether they have asked to meet with (a) the Tribunal Chair Sir Geoffrey Nice, and (b) other members of the Tribunal, to discuss their preliminary findings; and if not, whether they plan to do so. (HL906)

Tabled on: 09 June 2021

Answer:
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park:

We have serious concerns about gross violations of human rights occurring in Xinjiang and welcome any work that is rigorous, balanced and raises awareness of the situation faced by Uyghurs and other minorities in China. We are following the work of the Uyghur Tribunal and remain in contact with Sir Geoffrey Nice. We will study any resulting report carefully.