PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Kashmir: Human Rights (23 January 2020)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the human rights situation in Kashmir.
Asked by:
Sarah Owen (Labour)
Asked by:
Sarah Owen (Labour)
Answer
We recognise that there are human rights concerns in India-administered Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Any allegation of human rights violations or abuses is deeply concerning and must be investigated thoroughly, promptly and transparently. We encourage all states to ensure domestic laws in line with international standards. We raise our concerns with the Governments of India and Pakistan.
Answered by:
Mrs Heather Wheeler (Conservative)
30 January 2020
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