PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
China: Uyghurs (16 September 2020)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what support he plans to provide to the independent tribunal on China's alleged genocide against Muslim Uighur population established by Sir Geoffrey Nice QC.

Asked by:
Dame Siobhain McDonagh (Labour)

Answer

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 aware of this initiative by Sir Geoffrey Nice QC, and will study any resulting report carefully.


Answered by:
Nigel Adams (Conservative)
24 September 2020

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