Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 1
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Paragraph: 13
We understand that the FCDO has reasons for clearly defining and limiting its liability in...
Conclusion
We understand that the FCDO has reasons for clearly defining and limiting its liability in respect of its contractual relationships with its external partners. However, we believe that events in Afghanistan have clearly illustrated that the Government’s policies should encompass much more than the legal aspects of duty of care as defined in its legal relationships with its suppliers and contactors.
Paragraph Reference:
13
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government stands by its duty of care obligations to those whom it employs directly. The FCDO publishes travel advice to reflect the security situation in each country. This is updated frequently and reflects the FCDO’s best advice in light of all the circumstances. It is available to all, including all FCDO’s external partners. The FCDO has made a commitment, including to Parliament, that advice on matters of safety and security given to any HMG staff or other individuals or groups, such as local British communities, businesses or NGOs, overseas will always be consistent with the advice made available to the wider public in FCDO travel advice on GOV.UK. This is to ensure that the FCDO meets its public commitment of ‘no double standards’ in our travel advice.