Written questions

Colombia: Human Rights

Lords · Question HL14610 · Tabled 12 Feb 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 25 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to deliver the guiding principles on supporting human rights defenders in Colombia.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 25 Feb 2026

The Government remains concerned about threats and attacks against human rights defenders in Colombia. We note the December 2025 early warning alert for La Guajira and Sierra Nevada and urge Colombian institutions to act swiftly. UK officials consistently...