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Uyghur Tribunal: London

14 June 2021

Lead MP

Nigel Adams

Debate Type

Ministerial Statement

Tags

Foreign Affairs
Other Contributors: 20

At a Glance

Nigel Adams raised concerns about uyghur tribunal: london in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.

How the Debate Unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:

Government Statement

Foreign Affairs
Government Statement
We are disturbed by reports of attempts to intimidate those appearing at the recent hearing of the Uyghur Tribunal. The UK supports freedom of expression and calls on China to address concerns about human rights violations in Xinjiang. We have issued sanctions against Chinese officials and entities responsible for these violations, and we will grant independent fact-finding experts access to verify the situation. The Government welcome any initiative raising awareness of the Uyghur situation and are studying reports from the tribunal.

Shadow Comment

Iain Duncan Smith
Shadow Comment
The shadow criticises China's actions, highlighting that Chinese authorities coerced relatives of Uyghurs abroad to give false statements against the Uyghur tribunal. He questions why the UK does not provide evidence to the tribunal and demands action on firms complicit in human rights abuses in Xinjiang. The opposition calls for a formal complaint to countries deporting Uyghurs back to China.
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