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Wed 13th Jul 2022

Sri Lanka

Debate between Amanda Milling and Sam Tarry
Wednesday 13th July 2022

(2 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Sam Tarry Portrait Sam Tarry (Ilford South) (Lab)
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Does the Minister agree that the UK Government must play a role in the peaceful transition to a democratically elected Government in Sri Lanka who are inclusive and who allow for the self-determination of all peoples on the island of Sri Lanka? Will the UK Government make representations to the effect that the new Sri Lankan Government must be formed with a new constitution that is pluralist and ensures long-term stability, prosperity and self-determination for all communities on the island? Crucially, once that Government have been formed, they must ratify the Rome statute so that accountability for the mass atrocities and the alleged genocide can finally be agreed.

Amanda Milling Portrait Amanda Milling
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As I have said a number of times, we encourage all sides to find a peaceful, democratic and inclusive approach. We urge that the transition be in line with the constitution and the rule of law.