Written questions

Western Sahara: Human Rights

Commons · Question 64209 · Tabled 1 Jul 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 9 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Blake Stephenson

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his Moroccan counterpart on ensuring human rights for the Sahrawi people.

Answer

Answered by Hamish Falconer, 9 Jul 2025

The UK remains committed to the promotion and protection of human rights globally, including in Morocco and Western Sahara. Officials, including up to Ambassador level regularly engage on these issues with the Moroccan Government and authorities according...