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Human Rights: Xinjiang

22 April 2021

Lead MP

Nusrat Ghani

Debate Type

General Debate

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Foreign Affairs
Other Contributors: 23

At a Glance

Nusrat Ghani raised concerns about human rights: xinjiang in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

How the Debate Unfolded

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

Lead Contributor

Opened the debate
Ms. Nusrat Ghani opened the debate by highlighting the plight of Uyghurs and other minorities in Xinjiang, noting that China's sanctions against five MPs were an attempt to silence them but failed. She urged the House to recognise genocide based on evidence of mass detention, torture, reproductive rights violations, and forced child transfers as outlined in international law. She called for the Government to support independent tribunals investigating these crimes.
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