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Tenth Report - Countries at crossroads: UK engagement in Central Asia
Foreign Affairs Committee
HC 1158
Published 10 November 2023
Government response
Second Special Report - Countries at crossroads: UK engagement in Central Asia: Government Response to the Committee’s Tenth Report of Session 2022–23 · published 25 Jan 2024
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
Para 69
Prioritise promotion of civil society activity and human rights in Central Asian engagement
Recommendation
The autocratic nature of the governments in the region and the lack of civil society engagement in most countries represents the foremost threat to peace and stability in the region. As recommended elsewhere, the UK Government should continue to prioritise …
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Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the importance of promoting civil society and human rights in Central Asia, but doesn't commit to specific new actions beyond what is already stated as cross-cutting themes.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
UK complicit in laundering illicit drug trafficking gains through the City of London
Conclusion
Drugs trafficking is a complex issue with close links between the trade and ruling elites as well as organised crime. There are also linkages to funds originating from the drugs trade being channelled through the City of London. The UK …
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Government Response Summary
The government partially agrees with the conclusion, acknowledging the issue of illicit drugs and money laundering. They describe ongoing efforts to monitor drug markets, respond to synthetic drug threats, and strengthen domestic defences against money laundering through existing plans and legislation.
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