Lord Hanson of Flint, the Home Office, has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL2597):
Question by Lord Alton of Liverpool:
To ask His Majesty’s Government, following the publication on 10 November of the story of the Uyghur refugee Hasan Imam in The New York Times, what assessment they have made of the risk that Uyghurs in the UK may be subjected to transnational repression by the government of China. (HL2597)
Tabled on: 18 November 2024
Answer:
Lord Hanson of Flint:
Security is the first duty of this Government.
This Government is completely committed to responding to foreign interference, including those actions which amount to transnational repression. Home Office officials work closely with operational partners, the FCDO and other departments to review the threat picture and determine how best to respond.
We continually assess potential threats in the UK, and take protection of individuals’ rights, freedoms, and safety in the UK very seriously. Any attempt by any foreign power to intimidate, harass or harm individuals in the UK will not be tolerated and will be thoroughly investigated.
Anyone who thinks they might be a victim should report incidents or suspicious activity to the Police.
Date and time of answer: 03 Dec 2024 at 17:25.
