Child Prisoners and Detainees: Occupied Palestinian Territories
Debate between Andy McDonald and Sarah Champion(8 years, 10 months ago)
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Sarah Champion
When I have my meeting with the Minister, I will push that very point.
Andy McDonald
Palestinian children have been subjected to such treatment for decades. Generation after generation grow up having experienced violence and trauma, and they harbour feelings of resentment, persistent anger, hatred and mistrust as a result. Does my hon. Friend agree that, unless those gross and offensive violations cease, the prospects for peace will continue to diminish?
Sarah Champion
Sadly, I agree. Everybody in this Chamber and in the country wants lasting peace. We should all be driving for a two-state solution.
I am delighted that the Minister has agreed to meet with me. I want to discuss with him how the UK can meet its legal and humanitarian obligations. I thank the Minister and Members in this Chamber for participating in this debate.
Question put and agreed to.
Resolved,
That this House has considered child prisoners and detainees in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.