Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 5453

Saudi Arabia: UN Human Rights Council

Tabled: 11 September 2024

Answered: 7 October 2024

Question

Mr Angus MacDonald

Liberal Democrat — Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what his policy is on Saudi Arabia’s bid for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer

The UK does not disclose voting positions on multilateral elections. However, we expect all members elected to the Human Rights Council to uphold the highest standards in the promotion and protection of human rights.