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Jailing A young woman like Agnes Chow and young men like Ivan Lam and Joshua Wong - simply because they love Hong Kong - is a travesty of justice. You cannot fight the future, time is on their side.

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As Hong Kong becomes a Police State the U.K. must speak up for democracy against dictatorship. Campaigners and politicians held in wave of arrests under the national security law

As Hong Kong becomes a Police State the U.K. must speak up for democracy against dictatorship. The...

The U.K. Government must urgently respond to the wave of arrests in Hong Kong of Campaigners and politicians held under the national security law. As Hong Kong becomes a Police State the U.K. must...

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I called today for those responsible for bombing civilian population in #Tigray and weaponising #rape and #starvation to be brought to justice and renewed my call for the withdrawal of Eritrean militias. Tigray is Africa’s Ukraine.

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It’s an affront to 16-year-old Armita Geravand-in a coma after being beaten by Iran’s morality police-that on November 2nd the theocratic regime will be Chair of the UN Human Rights Council Social Forum. Is @JamesCleverly tabling a Motion to stop this?

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16-year-old Armita Geravand is now in a coma after being beaten by the morality police of the Islamic regime (which the New York Times said was disbanded). On November 2nd, the Islamic regime will be Chair of the U.N. Human Rights Council Social Forum. Why, @antonioguterres ?

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Politicians around the world must speak up for the #12HKYouths @lukedepulford tagged me I tag @Andrew_Adonis @RepChrisSmith @LPNorthover and request them to post a similar photograph, and to tag 3 others.

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At the Unveiling of a Portrait of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar at Grays Inn I paid tribute to Santosh Dass, driving force behind the project, and told Sujat Ambedkar – Dr.Ambedkar’s great grandson- that he must help India to finally cast out caste in the 21st century

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On Monday I have secured a Private Notice Question in the House of Lords to ask the Government what representations they are making to the government of Hong Kong regarding the mass arrests of leaders of the Hong Kong democracy movement.

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Why we need to stand with Hong Kong’s democrats and use sanctions to target those responsible for destroying democracy and the rule of law . Letter to today’s Financial Times:

Letter in today’s Financial Times - why we must stand together behind the Hongkongers fighting for...

Financial Times: Letter: Call for targeted sanctions against China aggression From Lord Shinkwin, Lord Alton of Liverpool and Geraint Davies MP, Houses of Parliament, London SW1 It was disturbing to...

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Arrest warrants have been issued for @nathanlawkc and others today. These men have committed no crime. While #HongKong ’s corrupt administration fears and reviles them, the free world admires them. Please join me in lighting a candle for them. 🕯

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Arrest of Grandma Wong in Hong Kong. Doesn’t the Chinese Communist Party realise that there are millions more brave people like her who will not be silenced?

Arrest of Grandma Wong in Hong Kong. – David Alton

Lord Alton of Liverpool, Vice Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Hong Kong and a Patron of human rights group Hong Kong Watch today says: “Grandma Wong is an inspiration to generations of...

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This week Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam were taken into custody in Hong Kong- losing their freedom for bravely championing the freedom of others. Ronald Reagan was right: "Freedom must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation"

The pictures and accompanying story of Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam being taken into...

The pictures and accompanying story of Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow, and Ivan Lam, being taken into custody this week, after their pre-trial hearing, tells you all you need to know about the emasculated...

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Dominic Raab is right to call on the authorities in Hong Kong to stop their campaign attempting to silence opposition.

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As 3 Hong Kong activists begin prison sentences, I urge the Hong Kong and Beijing authorities to end their campaign to stifle opposition. Prosecution decisions must be fair & impartial. Rights and freedoms in Hong Kong must be upheld.

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Making China a UN custodian of human rights is like asking a burglar to be your watchdog or an alcoholic to run the brewery. Uighurs, Tibetans, Mongolians, Falun Gong, HongKongers, religious minorities and Dissidents will feel betrayed

Opinion | Why the U.N. Is Making a Mockery of Human Rights

A body built on the moral relativism inherent to any all-inclusive, multilateral system is bound to fail.

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The Chinese Communist Party have announced that the trial of ten of the arrested Hong Kong 12 will commence on December 28th. The International community including the U.K. should carefully monitor the proceedings - which are likely to be held in secret

Hong Kong 12 - Trial begins on December 28th of 10 of the 12. The International community, includ...

The Chinese Communist Party have announced that the trial of ten of the arrested Hong Kong 12 will commence on December 28th. The International community including the U.K. should carefully monitor...

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Don’t forget the Hong Kong 12 - that’s the message from rallies held around the globe

Global rallies in support of the Hong Kong12 and democracy in Hong Kong have taken place – David...

Good to see crowds gathering in London and other parts of the world to express solidarity with the Hong Kong 12, calling for them to be returned to Hong Kong, and to be given access to family,...

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In the @UKHouseofLords today I raised that starvation is being used as a weapon of war against 6 million people under siege in #Tigray . I cited the French documentary “Tigray the Land of Hunger" and called for prosecution of those responsible for atrocity crimes.

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A welcome response from @DominicRaab , the Foreign Secretary, as he responds to more than 60 members of @UKParliament , and says he is taking a great personal interest in the plight of the Hong Kong 12. #save12hkyouths

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Here I explain why targeted people -from Tigray to Ukraine, from Yezidis to Uyghurs, Rohingyas to Hazaras and others - need Genocide laws that predict, prevent, protect, & punish - as set out in the Genocide Determination Bill which Peers have approved. @JamesCleverly please act

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U.K. Government says “These arrests demonstrate that the Hong Kong and Chinese authorities deliberately misled the world about the true purpose of the national security law, which is being used to crush dissent and opposing political views.”

Wave of mass arrests in Hong Kong - Question today to UK Government – David Alton

Hong Kong: National Security Law Debated on Thursday 7 January 2021 Private Notice Question1.02pm Asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the...

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Peaceful protest with Chinese characteristics: CCP Ambassador should tell us if this is Consul General Zheng Xiyuan pulling the hair of a protestor as another official attempts to gouge out his eyes. If it is,⁦ @SuellaBraverman ⁩ should demand he pack his bags and leave now

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Tigray continues to grievously suffer in a massively underreported conflict every bit as horrific as Putin’s War in Ukraine. International institutions must leave no stone unturned in seeking justice and a durable peace.

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Christmas Eve in Nigeria -at least 140 people dead,homes burned.Latest reports say 160 fatalities. Jihadist militias kill, main & abduct - 40 died in the Pentecost church attack in Odo.Yet no one brought to justice.Where are the protests? Or U.K. TV news?

Christmas Eve attack in Nigeria leaves at least 140 people dead, homes burned

An hours-long attack in Nigeria on Christmas Eve killed at least 140 people in what authorities have called an "unprovoked" rampage, media reports said.

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#Starvation and #rape used as weapons of war in #Tigray – raised yesterday in @UKParliament during an Oral Question tabled by Baroness @JoyceAnelay .

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Government responds to questions on international support for holders of Hong Kong British Overseas Passports; and rights of travel for holders of BNO passports.

Government responds to questions on international support for holders of Hong Kong British Overseas...

Government responds to questions on international support for holders of Hong Kong British Overseas Passports; and rights of travel for holders of BNO passports.Minister says: “whatever obstacles...

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#BREAKING : UN rights chief says grave violations that could amount to 'war crimes and crimes against humanity' have been committed in Ethiopia's Tigray region, including by Eritrean troops. @AFP . U.K. has known this for weeks Why hasn’t it been raised at the UN Security Council ?

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Hong Kong replaces justice with show trials, kangaroo courts and star chambers. All the tools of totalitarians

Hong Kong Watch: 'Politically motivated and trumped up' charges against Jimmy Lai are an assault on...

Today Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and owner of Apple Daily newspaper, was charged with fraud and remanded into police custody until his trial date in April 2021. Two other Next...

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Daily Telegraph publishes shocking proof of massacre by Ethiopian forces in Tigray. When is the U.K. ⁦ @DominicRaab ⁩ going to put this evidence of war crimes and potential Genocide before the UN Security Council? Read report here:

Daily Telegraph publishes shocking proof of massacre by Ethiopian forces in Tigray. When is the...

This shocking report describes a mass execution of Tigrayan civilians by Ethiopian soldiers who laugh among themselves as they do it. For months the warning signs have been evident and the UN Special...

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Genocide Amendment vote in the House of Commons was lost by 11 votes - 319 to 308. Incredibly close. It will now come back to the Lords and I hope colleagues will refine the amendment and send it back to the Commons again. Victims of Genocide would not expect us to walk away now.

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If you want to send Christmas Greetings to imprisoned defenders of human rights in Hong Kong, the address is Po Box 73962 Kowloon Central Post Office 405 Nathan Road, Yau Ma Tei Hong Kong. Post by the 12th to get there by the 25th

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Good news from the White House. World is at last waking up to Tigray- BreakingNews The @WhiteHouse is calling for a full, independent investigation into #HumanRights abuses in #Ethiopia 's #Tigray region, @PressSec says #POTUS is "deeply concerned, highly engaged" on the issue.

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Straight out of the playbooks of Stalin and Mao: detentions, arrests, intimidation, threats, kangaroo courts. Locking up campaigners and detaining Jimmy Lai won’t stop people believing in democracy in Hong Kong but unmasks the jailers for what they are

Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai detained for fraud

The prominent pro-democracy supporter's detention comes a day after several activists were jailed.

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As Hong Kong becomes a Police State: Statement by Dominic Raab and House of Commons Motion. Why the EU should Ditch Its Trade Deal – and what Chris Patten Thinks. Democracy or Dictatorship? Read here:

As Hong Kong becomes a Police State the U.K. must speak up for democracy against dictatorship. The...

The U.K. Government must urgently respond to the wave of arrests in Hong Kong of Campaigners and politicians held under the national security law. As Hong Kong becomes a Police State the U.K. must...

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“What is happening in Tigray is of the highest brutality & cruelty.This is genocide of an entire people.They want to wipe-out the people of Tigray from the face of the Earth…The World must act now including all religious organisations to stop the genocide”Patriarch Abune Mathias

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World wake up…Times reports today how Eritrean and Ethiopian militias are destroying hospitals in Tigray - while the international community is shamefully missing in action. Rwanda all over again.

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Wonderful to meet and speak to some of the brilliant Tigrayans who came on the lobby of Parliament today. Thanks to @BrendanOHaraMP @Sally_Keeble & @EwelinaUO for their commitment in pushing knowledge of this appalling war, starvation & genocidal crimes up the political agenda.

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It’s time the U.K. used Magnitsky sanctions against Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam to demonstrate that you can’t destroy democracy, emasculate the rule of law, lock up activists- including grandmothers like Grandma Wong - and imagine that it carries no consequences

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Hong Kong Arrests- international legislators speak out.

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#BREAKING : #IPAC statement on the arrest of over 50 Hong Kong activists. We call on democratic countries to take immediate action at the United Nations and to consider what joint, punitive economic action can be taken to ensure the Chinese government reconsiders its actions.

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The Sunday Times reports that Jimmy Lai -publisher of Hong Kong’s Apple Daily – faces life imprisonment as the Chinese Communist Party intensifies its campaign against free speech and democracy. The Sunday Times asks why is the world so silent?

The Sunday Times reports that Jimmy Lai -publisher of Hong Kong’s Apple Daily - faces life impris...

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Now the U.K. must create a mechanism to enable us to do the same

The U.S. Officially Recognizes China’s Uyghur Genocide | National Review

The outgoing Trump administration has concluded that the Chinese government is committing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang.

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As the world abandons Afghan minorities to the Taliban, Glenn Beck - emulating Oscar Schindler - did something about it, putting into practice the injunction to “Rescue those who are being taken away to death…and those stumbling to the slaughter.”Heroic.

After Raising Over $28 Million to Rescue Afghan Christians, Glenn Beck Shares Incredible Update

“While we slept, The Nazarene Fund was busy loading planes. This was the second planeload of Afghanistan Christian refugees leaving Kabul.” That was the update from national radio host Glenn Beck,...

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Hong Kong 12 Denied Access To Their Lawyers As UK Government Says “Whether judges of the Supreme Court can continue to serve as judges in Hong Kong will depend on whether such service remains compatible with judicial independence and the rule of law.”

Hong Kong 12 Denied Access To Their Lawyers As UK Government Says "Whether judges of the Supreme...

It is a fundamental principle that an accused person has the right to have access to a lawyer. Yet China’s Ministry of Justice has ordered at least five lawyers not to represent Hongkongers who have...

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It shouldn't be "business as usual" with countries complicit in Genocide - ask the Uighurs, ask the Tibetans. Our amendment invalidates trade deals made with genocidal States. Please draw it to the attention of your MP and ask them to back it:

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The Genocide amendment passed tonight by a huge majority of 171 showing that our efforts to change the amendment to reflect constitutional concerns has even greater support. The government is right the courts must determine Genocide, we're delighted to help them make that happen.

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Today, authorities in Hong Kong have sentenced nine prominent pro-democracy activists, including the the ‘father of Hong Kong’s democracy’ Martin Lee, ‘the owner of Apple Daily Jimmy Lai, and international barrister Margaret Ng.

International parliamentarians condemn today’s sentencing and imprisonment of the ‘most moderate...

International parliamentarians condemn today’s sentencing and imprisonment of the ‘most moderate and distinguished’ pro-democracy activistsToday, authorities in Hong Kong have sentenced nine promin...

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Government challenged over the freezing of church bank accounts in Hong Kong by HSBC

Government challenged over the freezing of church bank accounts in Hong Kong by HSBC – David Alton

Government challenged over the freezing of church bank accounts in Hong Kong by HSBC Hong Kong Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has provided the following...

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Today’s Times reports Carrie Lam as saying Hong Kong’s legislators will be barred from public office if they express views which the Chinese Communist Party doesn’t like. In doing this, the CCP’s puppet on a string shamefully betrays legislators, democracy, and free speech.

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Good to hear that Foreign Office Minister Lord (Tariq) Ahmad @tariqahmadbt has raised the case of imprisoned Hong Kong pro democracy activists with China

The World Must Not Forget Andy Li And The Hong Kong 12 – David Alton

In the U.K. Parliament I have again asked the U.K. Government what information they have on the wellbeing of the 12 young prodemocracy activists from Hong Kong, arrested by China. I asked whether the...

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Today’s Times editorial rightly excoriates the Vatican for its “shocking” failure to support Hong Kong’s Cardinal Zen or those persecuted by the CCP for their faith - including Uyghurs. The Vatican’s Concordat with the CCP is at best naïve and at worst a gross betrayal.

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Hong Kong protester ‘Grandma Wong’ nominated for a Nobel Prize - for her courage and belief in democracy- by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hong Kong

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Siobhain McDonagh MP @Siobhain_Mc is right that the freezing of Ted Hui’s assets proves HSBC is now an accessory to the Hong Kong national security law

The freezing of Ted Hui’s assets proves HSBC is now an accessory to the Hong Kong national security...

Hong Kong authorities are using HSBC to impose financial sanctions on pro-democracy figures and silence opposition. This is categorically unacceptable, HSBC should be standing with Hongkongers.

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Hong Kong’s department of justice says a national security judge should take over the trial of a pro democracy activist, even though he has not been charged with national security offences, underlining the erosion of the city’s independent legal system.

Hong Kong national security law pits judges against justice officials in activist's trial

Justice department pushes to install national security judge in case as three pro-democracy legislators arrested over unruly scenes during debate

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Hong Kong Twelve: China sentences 10 seeking to flee Hong Kong to prison terms – a travesty of justice, a mockery of the rule of law, a flagrant abuse of judicial norms.

Hong Kong Twelve: China sentences 10 seeking to flee Hong Kong to prison terms - a travesty of...

Hong Kong Twelve: China sentences 10 seeking to flee Hong Kong to prison terms – a travesty of justice, a mockery of the rule of law, a flagrant abuse of judicial norms. https://apnews.com/article/...

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Hong Kong’s courageous Grandma Wong: “Everyday was terrible': 64-year-old Hong Kong protester on detainment by the Chinese Communist Party:

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The Economist highlights "The Torment of the Uighurs" as the State Department Takes Welcome Action Against The Use Of Uighur Slave Labour. Other democracies should follow suit.

As The Economist Highlights Uighur Persecution The US State Department Takes Effective Action To...

https://www.economist.com/leaders/2020/10/17/the-persecution-of-the-uyghurs-is-a-crime-against-humanity Xinjiang and the world The persecution of the Uyghurs is a crime against humanity It is also...

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U.K. Government responds to the decision of Hong Kong Police to turn citizens into North Korean Style informants and spies on their neighbours

U.K. Government responds to the decision of Hong Kong Police to turn citizens into North Korean...

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL9754): Question by Lord Alton of Liverpool To...

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A really sad day for the staff and readers of Apple Daily and a truly bad day for press freedom and free speech: BREAKING: Last edition of Apple Daily to print no later than Sat, as board forced to halt all Hong Kong operations

A really sad day for the staff and readers of Apple Daily and a truly bad day for press freedom and...

https://hongkongfp.com/2021/06/23/breaking-last-edition-of-apple-daily-to-print-no-later-than-sat-as-board-forced-to-halt-all-hong-kong-operations/ This is a really sad day for the staff and readers...

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At today’s Lobby of Parliament I explained to an audience of Tigrayans why my Genocide Determination Bill would make it possible for a British Court to make a determination of Genocide- and open a legal route to hike to account those responsible for heinous crimes.

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No one has done more to expose the truth of the Wuhan origins of Covid than Matt Ridley. Today he describes how he was initially duped by senior scientists who he says have shattered trust in science. Telegraph:

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Tigray - German TV news has highlighted the heart rending conditions of a population facing starvation as a consequence of two years of bombardment and siege. This war is an abomination while the impotence of the international community is a disgrace.See:

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Tigray - first they kill the people and starve them to death. Then they loot and plunder their artefacts as they try to destroy a people’s culture and history. War crimes and atrocities morph into Genocide

Ethiopian artefacts on eBay spark fears of looting from war-torn Tigray

Ancient relics including manuscripts and bibles are being sold online for as little as a few hundred pounds

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I urge the @GOVUK to co-ordinate an international response to the purge of democrats and the dismantling of democratic freedoms in #HongKong

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House of Lords stands with Hong Kong’s young people and Government agrees to extend BNO scheme. Full debate:

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Parliamentarians Unite Today To Speak Up For The Hong Kong 12 - letter sent today by MPs and Peers to the Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, with the support of Hong Kong Watch

Parliamentarians Unite Today To Speak Up For The Hong Kong 12 - letter sent today by MPs and Peers...

The Right Hon. Dominic Raab MPForeign, Commonwealth and Development Secretary King Charles StreetLondonSW1A 2AHUnited KingdomOctober 22nd 2020 Dear Foreign Secretary, We are writing to ask that you...

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Government asked today about the calls by Hong Kong Police to get citizens to spy on their neighbours. Questions on BNO visas and the proposals for a charter city in the north of England for new arrivals from Hong Kong

Government asked about the calls by Hong Kong Police to get citizens to spy on their neighbours....

Questions for Written Answer Tabled on 28 October and due for answer by 11 November. Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether British Nationals (Overseas) can include any years...

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Those who are free have a duty to speak out on behalf of those who are not – I will not be silenced by China’s sanctions | The Independent

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5 ⁦ @ipacglobal ⁩ Parliamentarians sanctioned by the CCP. Its the duty of those who are free to go on speaking truth to tyranny and speaking up for those who enjoy none of our freedoms. Full Statement:

Imposition of Sanctions by the CCP. Statement by David Alton: “The CCP assumes that trading with a...

Commenting on the decision to impose sanctions on five UK Parliamentarians today, David Alton (Lord Alton of Liverpool), said: The CCP’s attempts to silence its critics – including Uyghurs in...

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Happy #HumanRightsDay If I was in #HongKong , I would risk imprisonment for posting this or making the speech I made in Parliament, due to the National Security Law. I #StandWithHongKong & call on world leaders to fight for human rights for all. More here:

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Tigray is Africa’s Ukraine – David Alton

I called today for those responsible for bombing civilian population in Tigray and weaponising rape and starvation to be brought to justice and renewed my call for the withdrawal of Eritrean militi...

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There is no force that can put an end to the human quest for freedom “ - Liu Xiaobo On International Human Rights Day stand with Hong Kong

Stand with Hong Kong for UN Day of Human Rights -“There is no force that can put an end to the...

Stand with Hong Kong for UN Day of Human Rights By Lord Alton of Liverpool The theme for this year’s UN Human Rights Day is ‘Recover Better – Stand Up for Human Rights’. Chosen against the backdrop...

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When in Hong Kong you arrest a brave 90 year old Cardinal it tells you all you need to know about the fear of the tyrant.Henry II could have told the CCP,Lee and Lam,it doesn’t end well. In Shanghai, Mao did it to Cardinal Kung- and lit a fire that has burned ever since

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In a Shocking and Chilling Report, Human Rights Without Frontiers says that Nigerian Jihadists have “hacked to death” no fewer than 3,462 Christians in Nigeria during the past 200 days.

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Government Statement to Parliament Extending the BNO Scheme For Young Hongkongers: “welcome and just.” Read full statement here:

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BBC Report on Jimmy Lai‘s incarceration in Hong Kong.

Jimmy Lai: The Hong Kong billionaire's last interview as a free man

Beijing critic Jimmy Lai, owner of Hong Kong’s last opposition newspaper Apple Daily, has been jailed.

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U.K. Government asked to investigate reports of a massacre in Tigray and armed attacks on refugee camps

Massacre in Tigray at the Mariam of Zion cathedral Aksum and reports of attacks on refugee camps. –...

Reports have emerged today of a Massacre at the Mariam of Zion cathedral Aksum in Tigray- following weeks of attempts to suppress news and to prohibit independent access. In addition to Martin...

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In the CCPs campaign to eradicate democracy Hong Kong has seen more than 10,200 people arrested in the past 20 months - including 26 serving civil servants - with over 600 of those already convicted. CCP showing it’s true colours.

More than 10,200 arrested over Hong Kong protests, lawmakers told

Papers released by Department of Justice, Civil Service Bureau, and Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau show 10,242 arrests made since civil unrest began in 2019.

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At Munich we wrongly believed we could appease Hitler. Are we going to do the same in 2021 by appeasing the Chinese Communist Party #CCP and turning a blind eye to allegations of #genocide ? Churchill said if you go on feeding the crocodile one day the crocodile will eat you.

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Chinese Communist Party accused of stalking a Cambridge student. Why students abroad fear the Hong Kong security law and the BBC reports on why the Chinese Communist Party has become a threat to academic freedom in UK universities.

Chinese Communist Party accused of stalking a Cambridge student. Why students abroad fear the Hong...

Why students abroad fear the Hong Kong Security Law – and BBC report on why the Chinese Communist Party has become a threat to academic freedom in UK universities. The national security law that...

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In an act of outrageous intimidation, China's courageous Cardinal Joseph Zen has been arrested by Hong Kong’s national security police, along with barrister, Margaret Ng and singer Denise Ho Wan-sze- 3 of 5 trustees of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund.

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The Hong Kong trio’s imprisonment is a “grim example of China’s determination to put Hong Kong in handcuffs”. (Lord) Chris Patten:

Lord Patten of Barnes: the Hong Kong trio’s imprisonment is a “grim example of China’s determinat...

On 2 December 2020, multiple British Parliamentarians and Hong Kong Watch condemned the imprisonment of Joshua Wong, Ivan Lam and Agnes Chow. Lord Patten of Barnes, the last British Governor of Hong...

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Sam Goodman, Senior Policy Adviser at Hong Kong Watch says the European Union’s response to the human rights crisis in Hong Kong has been muted at best.

Has the EU been compromised by strategic dependency on China? — Hong Kong Watch

The European Union’s response to the human rights crisis in Hong Kong has been muted at best. While the Five Eyes have taken substantial steps to sanction or offer safe harbour to Hong Kongers, early...

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Why Britain will continue to speak up for Hong Kong | South China Morning Post

Letter | Why Britain will continue to speak up for Hong Kong

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has backing across the political spectrum when he reminds China that Hong Kong’s national security law is a breach of the Joint Declaration.

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The @GOVUK minister answered my question saying that a Court must decide if #Genocide or crimes against humanity are being perpetrated against the #Uyghurs . Now the Government needs to make that happen by supporting the House of Lords amendment on genocide determination.

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Chris Patten says “We cannot forget that the Chinese Communist party hates open societies and wishes to bury them. ....we cannot forget in liberal democracies the importance of standing up for ourselves and for what we believe in.”

Chris Patten says “We cannot forget that the Chinese Communist party hates open societies and...

https://www.ft.com/content/29c9774d-ae89-483f-8f38-848966c8844f Financial Times: Letter: Liberal democracies must call out China on its rights record From Lord Patten of Barnes, Governor of Hong...

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As one Chinese pro democracy activist said: “the Chinese Communist Party is much more efficient- they count the votes even before the votes are cast so we always know the result without having to have an election.”

As one Chinese pro democracy activist said: “the Chinese Communist Party is much more efficient-...

The counting of votes in my parliamentary constituency took place in Liverpool’s city centre – in the beautiful St.George’s Hall. This meant that the first boxes to be counted were those from the...

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Women like Grandma Wong are the reason why the Chinese Communist Party cannot defeat the deep desire in China for fundamental freedom and rights. If it’s Grandma Wong or Tiananmen tanks I know who will eventually win.

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UK Says: "We will continue to stand up for the people of Hong Kong as befits our historic commitment to them, to call out the violation of their rights and freedoms. We will also continue to hold China to their international obligations”

UK Says: "We will continue to stand up for the people of Hong Kong as befits our historic commitm...

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL14309): Question by Lord Alton of Liverpool:To...

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Grandma Wong was arrested today in Hong Kong for peacefully protesting in favour of democracy. It tells you all you need to know about her courage and all you need to know about CCP dictatorship.

Grandma Wong was arrested today in Hong Kong for peacefully protesting in favour of democracy. It...

Describing her previous experience in a CCP prison Grandma Wong said “every day was terrible.” https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2020/11/30/hong-kong-protester-grandma-wong-ivan-watson-pkg-vpx.cnn...

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Even before Friday’s massacre in Kabul 700 Hazara had been murdered in 13 attacks.Taliban told The Guardian they had taken “necessary measures” to protect the Hazara & criticism“did not reflect the reality on the ground”. The reality was Friday’s carnage.

Hundreds of Hazaras killed by ISKP since Taliban took power, say rights group

Human Rights Watch says Taliban is failing to protect Shia minority from violent attacks on mosques, schools and workplaces

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As they arrest Alexandra Wong - again- this time for commemorating the Tiananmen massacre - the CCP will never crush the courageous spirit of Grandma Wong or erase what they did in Tiananmen Square, the Cultural Revolution and Tibet and now in Xinjiang and Hong Kong.

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Garry Kasparov in the WSJ says we must pay the high price of stopping Putin now – “to avoid an even higher price later—the eternal lesson of appeasement”. 🇺🇦

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Wall Street Journal- Erasing Hong Kong’s Democrats - China’s agents charge nearly, the entire opposition, including Jimmy Sham, under a sedition law.

Wall Street Journal- Erasing Hong Kong’s Democrats - China’s agents charge nearly, the entire...

Erasing Hong Kong’s Democrats China’s agents charge nearly the entire opposition under a sedition law. The Editorial Board WALL STREET JOURNAL Feb. 28, 2021 5:56 pm ET Opinion: Erasing Hong...

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Star Chamber Show Trial of Hong Kong 12 Goes Ahead In Secret Behind Locked Doors As International Observers Are Refused Access To The Proceedings

Star Chamber Show Trial of Hong Kong 12 Goes Ahead In Secret Behind Locked Doors As International...

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Fearlessly speaking up for democracy in Hong Kong -Grandma Wong’s courage is an example to us all – letter in today’s Daily Telegraph

Fearlessly speaking up for democracy in Hong Kong -Grandma Wong's courage is an example to us all -...

Lord Alton: Daily Telegraph: Standing up to China SIR – Alexandra “Grandma” Wong (report, October 19), a fearless 64-year-old campaigner who has spent 14 months being detained without trial on the...

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Hong Kong singer and activist Anthony Wong arrested over political rally performance 3years ago. Every arrest and every show trial exposes the CCP ideology for what it is. Brave Hong Kong has woken up the world to the danger at its gates.

Hong Kong pop singer arrested over political rally performance

A prominent Hong Kong singer and pro-democracy activist was arrested by the city's anti-corruption watchdog Monday over accusations that he broke the law by singing at a political rally three years...

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Norwegian MPs nominate Hong Kong Free Press for Nobel Peace Prize. UK Parliamentarians have nominated Grandma Wong "she is representative of the heroic spirit of of Hong Kong's people, their love of democracy, human rights, and the the rule of law."

Norwegian politicians nominate Hong Kong Free Press for Nobel Peace Prize and members of the...

Norwegian politicians nominate Hong Kong Free Press for Nobel Peace Prize Norwegian politicians nominate Hong Kong Free Press for Nobel Peace Prize Three parliamentarians from the Norwegian Liberal...

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Britain declares a formal breach of the Sino British Joint Declaration following the purge of 4 Hong Kong pro democracy legislators

Dominic Raab declares a breach of the British-Sino joint Declaration while Hong Kong Watch says a...

British Foreign Secretary, Rt.Hon Dominic Raab MP Following the Chinese Communist Party’s ruthless purge of four democratically elected Hong Kong legislators Dominic Raab, the British Foreign...

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We must stay focused, not on the sanctioned , but on the victims of Genocide in Xinjiang, insisting that those responsible for atrocity crimes against the Uyghurs and the attacks on the freedoms of Hongkongers are brought to justice.

Prime Minister Meets Cross Party Group Of Parliamentarians Sanctioned By The Chinese Communist...

This morning I spoke with some of those who have been shining a light on the gross human rights violations being perpetrated against Uyghur Muslims. I stand firmly with them and the other British...

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Destroying crops, livelihoods and lives in Tigray undoubtedly amounts to war crimes. Massacres amount to crimes against humanity - and even worse. Why is the world silent?

Ethiopian army, Eritrea and Amhara forces destroyed Tigray’s 30-year development, says interim...

Engineer Alula Habteab, Head of the Bureau of Construction, Road and Tarsport in the by-Abiy-Ahmed-installed puppet interim administration of Tigray says, in a press briefing, that Ethiopian Defence...

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Home Office estimates that Hong Kongers coming to UK could generate £6bn in tax revenues. Lord Skidelsky suggests that a vibrant new city harnessing Hong Kong skills and drive could be created in the North and Ministers are urged to plan ahead.

Home Office estimates that Hong Kongers coming to UK could generate £6bn in tax revenues. Lord...

The Daily Telegraph has reported that Hong Kongers coming to the UK could generate £6bn in tax revenues. The Telegraph report suggests that eligible Hong Kong residents looking to escape Chinese...

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