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The UK and Iran

Status: Closed Opened: 17 Mar 2020 Closed: 26 Feb 2021 23 recommendations 12 conclusions 1 report

This inquiry will explore the basis of the engagement between the UK and Iran, what it has comprised, and how successful it has been in securing the UK’s foreign-policy objectives. As well as considering both sides of the bilateral relationship, the inquiry will also look at the approaches and priorities that the FCO has pursued … Show more

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Reports

1 report
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Fifth report: No prosperity without justice: the UK’s relat… HC 415 16 Dec 2020 35 Responded

Recommendations & Conclusions

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63 Recommendation Fifth report: No prosperity without jus… Not Addressed

The framework within which action over arbitrarily detained nationals can be taken is severely limited.

The framework within which action over arbitrarily detained nationals can be taken is severely limited. The UK is not alone in not officially recognising the phenomenon of ‘State Hostage Taking’, but the FCDO should acknowledge that Iran’s transactional approach to diplomacy typifies a growing challenge democracies face when engaging with … Read more

Government response AI summary
The government noted the recommendation and stated they do not accept dual British nationals being used as diplomatic leverage, outlining ongoing efforts to use UN and international fora to call out arbitrary detention but not committing to establish an ad hoc committee or draft a …
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
16 Recommendation Fifth report: No prosperity without jus… Not Addressed

The framework within which action over arbitrarily detained nationals can be taken is severely limited.

The framework within which action over arbitrarily detained nationals can be taken is severely limited. The UK is not alone in not officially recognising the phenomenon of ‘State Hostage Taking’, but the FCDO should acknowledge that Iran’s transactional approach to diplomacy typifies a growing challenge democracies face when engaging with … Read more

Government response AI summary
The government noted the recommendation and stated they do not accept dual British nationals being used as diplomatic leverage, outlining ongoing efforts to use UN and international fora to call out arbitrary detention but not committing to establish an ad hoc committee or draft a …
Read full response →
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Meetings & visits

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DateTypeDetail
7 Jul 2020 Informal meeting Foreign Affairs Committee · Virtual meeting