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Recommendation 35
35
Acknowledged
Paragraph: 101
State hostage taking is not only a humanitarian outrage, but an attempt to undermine the...
Conclusion
State hostage taking is not only a humanitarian outrage, but an attempt to undermine the Rules Based International Order. As a country that has committed to protect the RBIO, standing up for the rule of law and the protection of human rights, it is incumbent on the Government to hold other states to their commitments— particularly when it applies to UK nationals. It is important that the Government makes clear that state hostage taking is a humanitarian offence and does not shy away from public statements to this effect on specific cases.
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.
Paragraph Reference:
101
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.