Source · Select Committees · Foreign Affairs Committee
Recommendation 34
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Acknowledged
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We welcome the UK Government’s continuing commitment to the Canadian-led initiative to address arbitrary detention...
Conclusion
We welcome the UK Government’s continuing commitment to the Canadian-led initiative to address arbitrary detention in state-to-state relations. There needs to be a clear response to such behaviour at a national, and where possible, a multilateral level, to achieve effective deterrence. We recognise the challenges around securing a multilateral consensus and respecting the right of individual countries to act independently. However, the UK has the experience as well as the diplomatic networks and acumen required to be a thought leader in this area and to do the diplomatic heavy lifting required for meaningful action.
Government Response Summary
The government recognizes the importance of a constructive relationship between Parliament and the FCDO, the vital work that MPs carry out, and the important role of the Committee in providing scrutiny.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
35. The Government recognises the importance of a constructive relationship between Parliament and the FCDO, the vital work that MPs carry out to support their constituents, and the important role of the Committee in providing scrutiny. Consular and Crisis Directorate engages with Parliament across a range of issues including proactively briefing MPs and their staff about our consular strategy and support for British people abroad. The FCDO welcomes the support Parliamentarians can offer in support of efforts to deter and combat the practice of arbitrarily detaining British nationals for diplomatic leverage.