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Kashmir: Human Rights

Asked by Sarah OwenLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 3 December 2024UIN 16808

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the human rights situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Answered by Catherine West

We recognise that there are human rights concerns in both India-administered-Kashmir and Pakistan-administered-Kashmir. We encourage all states to ensure domestic laws are in line with international standards. Any allegation of human rights violations or abuse is deeply concerning and must be investigated thoroughly and transparently.

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