Emphasised the importance of constructive and consensual debate on Colombia, highlighting issues such as coca production increase, dangers for journalists and activists, and the impact of tax reform proposals. Noted that 220 community leaders, 22 trade unionists, and at least 133 human rights defenders were killed in 2020.

The speaker highlights the impact of economic suffering in Colombia due to the pandemic, leading to demands for social reforms including dismantling riot police, universal basic income programme, and free university tuition. She also mentions over 200 deaths of social and community leaders, many at hands of state security forces, and calls for urgent measures to protect human rights. She discussed increasing inequality in Colombia with 220 social leaders killed in 2020. She highlighted the unacceptable state violence against human rights defenders.

She highlighted the concerns of young students from Saint Gabriel's College who have family members in Colombia facing police brutality, sexual assault, and murders. She mentioned that some UK students' relatives have gone missing or been shot. She called for the suspension of riot control equipment and arms exports to Colombia and urged the Minister to review the UK's training of Colombian police. She spoke about police brutality against women and LGBT activists in Colombia and its impact on mental health, including those living safely in the UK.

She expressed deep concern about the state violence in Colombia during protests, highlighting cases of aggression towards journalists and indiscriminate use of weaponry. She also mentioned high levels of violence against environmental activists and trade unionists. Claudia urged the UK Government to unequivocally condemn the Colombian state for its violent treatment of peaceful protesters and to review any aid or training support linked to human rights abuses. She highlighted the failure to implement the 2016 peace agreement and mentioned unacceptable state violence, particularly gas cannisters fired into people's faces during protests.

He congratulated the Member for Jarrow on bringing the debate and highlighted concerns about the peace agreement in Colombia not working, with recent events being condemned globally. He mentioned startling statistics such as the richest 10% of Colombians owning 40% of the economy. Hamilton also discussed police violence against demonstrators and the killings of FARC members since the peace accord was signed. He urged the Minister to condemn violence, review training support for Colombian police, and call for investigations into perpetrators.

He raised concerns about human rights violations in Colombia, including the deaths of at least 30 protesters last year and an increased number of eye injuries from police projectiles. Since late April, there have been 4,687 cases of police violence, 73 killings, over 2,000 arbitrary arrests, 82 victims with eye injuries, and 28 victims of sexual assault. He called for the UK to condemn the Colombian government's response and work towards the implementation of the 2016 peace agreement. He mentioned individual cases of assault and killings and asked for condemnation from the Minister regarding these incidents.

The speaker is concerned about the violent response by Colombian police to peaceful protests, resulting in deaths, sexual violence, and arbitrary arrests. He calls for an immediate review of UK training programmes with the Colombian police and urges full investigations into alleged killings by police during recent protests.

He condemned the actions of Colombian riot police, expressing concern over human rights defenders being murdered in Colombia and called for more protection for them. He also highlighted delays in former FARC combatants initiating economic projects and stressed the importance of advancing land distribution to small-scale farmers as stipulated in peace agreements. He expressed condolences to victims and their families and asked what actions the UK can take to defend human rights in Colombia. Asked about the transfer of land, suggesting that addressing such issues could help in moving forward with peace accords and reducing conflict.

The secretary of the National Union of Journalists parliamentary group highlighted the plight of journalists in Colombia, including killings, physical attacks, harassment on social media, and a lack of labour protection. He called for an international condemnation of human rights abuses by the Colombian Government and demanded free press and protection for journalists. McDonnell also suggested using the Magnitsky clause to target human rights abusers.

He emphasized the targeting of journalists and undermining of press freedom by the current Colombian Government, calling for respect for democracy and human rights.

Mr. Jon Trickett expressed concern about the prolonged crisis in Colombia, highlighting economic issues such as inequality, where almost half of Colombians live in poverty while the richest 10% earn two fifths of the country's income. He also mentioned human rights abuses including police violence and arbitrary arrests, with figures provided by his colleague showing 5,000 cases of police violence, 44 police killings, 2,000 arbitrary arrests, and 77 protesters disappeared in recent months. Mr. Trickett criticized the UK's involvement in training Colombian police officers and requested that the British Government condemn abuses in Colombia. He discussed the prolonged crisis in Colombia, mentioning a freefalling economy and tax rises affecting the poorest. He highlighted that 40% of the Colombian economy is owned by the richest 10%, pointing out that citizen activity is seen as a threat to the Government.

She expressed alarm at the Colombian security forces' use of lethal force against unarmed protesters, citing an Inter-American Commission on Human Rights report which found disproportionate use of force. She also highlighted multiple incidents where police and military killed civilians during protests.

She discussed the right to protest as a basic human right and mentioned the role of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in upholding democracy, emphasizing that press freedom is crucial for democracy.

He expressed concern about the deteriorating situation in Colombia, citing UN figures that at least 56 people were killed up to June 16th. He highlighted issues of violence against trade unionists and human rights defenders, as well as deep-rooted frustrations among younger generations due to unfulfilled constitutional rights. Grady also mentioned the stark inequalities within Colombia, contrasting the lively downtown Bogotá with the poverty-stricken Chocó region. He mentioned tax rises as a factor leading to street demonstrations in Colombia, emphasizing the need for condemnation of police violence and support for peace initiatives.

Mr. Tony Lloyd praised his colleague for securing the debate and highlighted the shocking situation in Colombia, where peaceful demonstrations have been met with excessive force by the police. He mentioned specific cases of sexual assaults on protesters held in custody, including a tragic incident involving a 17-year-old girl who committed suicide after being raped by police. Mr. Lloyd also criticized the Colombian Government's lack of progress on land reform and funding for former guerrilla fighters, urging the British Minister to denounce such violence from the Colombian police and military. He talked about demonstrations being peaceful but met with violent responses from the police. He cited 278 murders of FARC members since the peace accord was signed and urged for dismantling paramilitaries.