Government dodges answering a question about the steps they will take, when determining the eligibility of British National (Overseas) passport holders to settle in the UK, to ascertain whether the applicants (1) have supported the Chinese Communist Party in the past,...
International Reaction – including New York Times and Washington Post – to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Hong Kong Inquiry into violations of human rights and humanitarian principles by the Hong Kong Police Force. The Report calls on the UK Government to impose sanctions on senior Hong Kong officials, including Carrie Lam; to work with international organisations, including the UN, to further investigate the conduct of the enforcement agencies; and to engage with Hong Kong authorities to strengthen human rights protections across the city. And “Why the Word Must Act” by Hong Kong Surgeon, Darren Mann – read the full report here:
International Reaction - including New York Times and Washington Post - to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Hong Kong Inquiry into violations of human rights and humanitarian principles by the Hong Kong Police Force And "Why the Word Must Act" by Hong Kong...
UK Government says what assessment they have made of (1) the potential for the government of China’s national security law to prevent the departure of citizens from Hong Kong, and (2) the implications of that law for UK citizens and holders of British National (Overseas) passports.
UK Government says what assessment they have made of (1) the potential for the government of China's national security law to prevent the departure of citizens from Hong Kong, and (2) the implications of that law for UK citizens and holders of British...
Government Minister confirms that the Home Office and Foreign and Commonwealth Office are assessing the impact and legal ramifications of the National Security Law, including for current extradition arrangements. And Government’s response to examples of tear gas misuse in 22 countries including the territory of Hong Kong
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL6703): Question by Lord Alton of Liverpool: To ask Her Majesty's Government,...
Nathan Law tells MPs and peers it was ‘painful’ to flee Hong Kong, but vows to use his new base to fight for human rights in former colony
Daily Telegraph highlights this week’s testimony by Nathan Law given t the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hong Kong: Britain is now tougher on China, says Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner now in London exile Nathan Law tells MPs and peers it was 'painful' to flee...
Nathan Law Speaks at the Webinar of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hong Kong – why he has had to leave Hong Kong and why he will use his voice to continue to speak for Democracy, Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Hong Kong
Nathan Law Speaks at the Webinar of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hong Kong - why he has had to leave Hong Kong and why he will use his voice to continue to speak for Democracy, Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Hong Kong...
UK Government responds to concerns that the the national security legislation imposed on Hong Kong breaches international human rights law and says it “contains a number of measures that directly threaten the freedoms and rights protected by the Joint Declaration.”
UK Government responds to concerns that the the national security legislation imposed on Hong Kong breaches international human rights law and says it "contains a number of measures that directly threaten the freedoms and rights protected by the Joint...
The Magnitsky List: Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime – Government Statement in the House of Lords leads to calls for Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam to be added to the Magnitsky List along with Chen Quanguo, the Communist Party boss in Xinjiang
The Magnitsky List: Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime - Government Statement in the House of Lords leads to calls for Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam to be added to the Magnitsky List along with Chen Quanguo, the Communist Party boss in Xinjiang ...
December 10th was United Nations Human Rights Day. This year’s theme? Youth standing up for human rights.In Hong Kong, an entire generation’s struggle for democracy in the face of brutal repression continues. Stand With Hong Kong’s young people standing up for democracy, the rule of law and human rights. Former House of Commons Speaker, John Bercow, says Carrie Lam should be engaging with the newly elected councillors in Hong Kong and calls for universal suffrage
Today is United Nations Human Rights Day. This year’s theme? Youth standing up for human rights. Sadly many people across the world are denied their Human Rights. Today let's stand in solidarity with all the people of Hong Kong who promote freedom, dignity and human...
Independent Electoral Observation Mission Findings on the 2019 District Council Election in Hong Kong. Carrie Lam is asked to establish an independent Electoral Commission – to replace the State run Authority, which is seen as “marking its own homework” – and to introduce the residential registration of voters to prevent personation and attempts at election rigging. Banning candidates or parties or limiting free speech emasculates democracy. “I would say directly to Carrie Lam, do not squander this opportunity. Don’t waste this chance … the window has been opened for you,” Interview with BBC World Service Radio.
The interview is towards the top of the episode. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w172wy9xws45nkn ====== "I would say directly to Carrie Lam, do not squander this opportunity. Don't waste this chance ... the window...
For 18 years David Alton was a Member of the House of Commons and today he is an Independent Crossbench Life Peer in the UK House of Lords.
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UK spells out the catastrophic consequences of the war in Sudan: “The conflict in Sudan has created the worst humanitarian disaster in the world, with the most vulnerable, including children, bearing the brunt. More than 637,000 people are projected to be in famine conditions and a further 8.1 million people on the brink of starvation.”
Lord Collins of Highbury, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL5292): Question by Lord Alton of Liverpool:To ask His Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the...
Posts this week about abuses of human rights by and in the PRC by the Chinese Communist Party.
https://twitter.com/DavidAltonHL/status/1897639400319701109 https://twitter.com/Stand_with_HK/status/1897646846333313098 https://twitter.com/DavidAltonHL/status/1897638177319313689 https://twitter.com/DavidAltonHL/status/1897609053401964677...
House of Lords Speech on Ukraine “Breaches of the Geneva Convention have been routine. We heard of more than 2,000 attacks on clinics and hospitals in Ukraine: horrendous war crimes. Over 100,000 files for prosecution have been opened, all pointing to the “mother crime”—the crime of aggression.”
https://youtu.be/-wn9YjOoI9o March 6th 2025: House of Lords Speech on Ukraine "Breaches of the Geneva Convention have been routine.We heard of more than 2,000 attacks on clinics and hospitals in Ukraine: horrendous war crimes. Over 100,000 files for prosecution have...