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27 May 2021
Lead MP
Roger Gale
Herne Bay and Sandwich
Con
Responding Minister
Not recorded
Tags
Foreign Affairs
Word Count: 538
Other Contributors: 0
At a Glance
Roger Gale raised concerns about unknown in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.
Key Requests to Government:
The speaker asked four questions: whether media freedom will be on the G7 agenda for Cornwall, if Magnitsky sanctions can be used for breaches of media freedom, assurance that BBC World Service funding will continue beyond September, and support for a UN special representative for journalist safety as called by Reporters Sans Frontières.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
The speaker expressed concern about the ongoing oppression of journalists in various countries such as Belarus, Saudi Arabia, Russia, China, Azerbaijan, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Turkey, Hong Kong, and Iran. He highlighted specific cases like Roman Protasevich's case initiated by Lukashenko, the President of Belarus; Jamal Khashoggi's murder at the behest of the Saudi Arabian Government; and Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's imprisonment in Iran on a trumped-up charge.
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About Westminster Hall Debates
Westminster Hall debates are a chance for MPs to raise important issues affecting their constituents and get a response from a government minister. Unlike Prime Minister's Questions, these debates are more in-depth and collaborative. The MP who secured the debate speaks first, other MPs can contribute, and a minister responds with the government's position.