Written questions

Uyghurs: Human Rights

Commons · Question 26610 · Tabled 2 Sep 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 10 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Layla Moran

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he is taking steps to raise concerns regarding the human rights of the Uyghur Muslims in China.

Answer

Answered by Chris Elmore, 10 Sep 2026

The Government continues to stand firm on human rights, including China's repression of the people of Xinjiang. We continue to coordinate efforts with our international partners to hold China to account for human rights violations and we raise our concern...