Written questions

China: Ethnic Groups

2026-07-01 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · HL1574 · Official question

Lord Alton of Liverpool

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact on the human rights of ethnic and religious minorities in China of the new Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress passed by the government of China.

Answer

I refer the Noble Lord to the answer provided in the House of Commons on 8 July in response to Question 15259, which - for ease of reference - has been reproduced below:"This is a concerning development in China. We note the UN High Commissioner for ...