Oral QuestionWomen and Equalities

What steps is she taking with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure the adequacy of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Tabled: 12 September 2024Answered: 9 October 2024

Asked by

Claire Young

Liberal DemocratThornbury and Yate

Answering Minister

the Minister for Women and Equalities

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Seema Malhotra)

We recognise the strength of feeling among diaspora communities and continue to press the Sri Lankan Government bilaterally and at the United Nations Human Rights Council for meaningful progress to improve the human rights situation. That includes securing truth, justice and accountability for past abuses affecting all communities, including Tamils. We have consistently raised concerns about the Prevention of Terrorism Act and its ongoing use, and we will continue to urge its repeal and replacement, in line with international law.