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Serbia: Riot Control Weapons

Asked by Alicia KearnsConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 29 April 2025UIN 45134

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if his Department will support the request by over 500,000 Serbian petitioners to the UN for an international investigation into the use of sonic weaponry against protestors by the Serbian police.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The UK consistently advocates for the rights to freedom of expression and assembly, globally. During his recent visit to Serbia, the Foreign Secretary underlined to government interlocutors the importance of protecting and respecting these rights, and of maintaining high standards in policing peaceful demonstrations accordingly.

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