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Lord Alton of Liverpool (CB)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 25 July 2024

Debate

Fundamental Rights and the Rule of Law

Contribution

My Lords, the noble Lord will know that the House of Commons has accused the Chinese Communist Party of genocide in Xinjiang against the Uighur Muslim population. He will also know that the health of 76 year-old British national Jimmy Lai, who is being kept in a cell along with 1,800 other political prisoners, is deteriorating. What is the Government’s view on the continued presence of British judges dignifying the courts of Hong Kong?

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