PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Yemen: Human Rights (3 September 2018)

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether the Government plans to support the renewal of the mandate of the UN Human Rights Council group of eminent experts to investigate violations of human rights and humanitarian law in Yemen.

Asked by:
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour)

The recent report from the Group of Eminent Experts further underlines the deeply concerning human rights situation in Yemen and the importance of reaching a political solution to this conflict. We are carefully considering the contents of the report ahead of the upcoming session of the UN Human Rights Council.

As we have consistently, we will emphasise to all parties the vital importance of compliance with international humanitarian law, press for action to address the humanitarian crisis, and encourage all parties to engage in the UN-led political process in good faith.

Answered by:
Alistair Burt (Conservative)
11 September 2018