Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 13786
Diplomatic Relations: Human Rights and Politics and Government
Tabled: 12 November 2024
Answered: 18 November 2024
Named DayQuestion
Neil Coyle
Labour — Bermondsey and Old Southwark
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the criteria for maintaining diplomatic relations with other states include (a) the strength of democratic institutions and (b) human rights.
Answer
Anneliese DoddsThe UK is committed to promoting and protecting democratic institutions and human rights around the world. The decision to maintain or suspend diplomatic relations is made on a case-by-case basis.