Charities: War Zones Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Charities: War Zones

Lord Elystan-Morgan Excerpts
Monday 25th October 2010

(14 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord McNally Portrait Lord McNally
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Yes, my Lords, we do. The issue is difficult and is a matter of judgment for the charities and for the individuals concerned, but we do not say that those very brave individuals should not go. I pay tribute to those who are willing to go into places of danger on behalf of charities. The Department for International Development draws the attention of NGOs to FCO travel advice for the area and the Charity Commission provides guidance to charities working internationally on how to manage the risks to their staff.

Lord Elystan-Morgan Portrait Lord Elystan-Morgan
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Will the Minister kindly tell the House, since the Act came into operation three and a half years ago, how many prosecutions there have been, how many civil actions have been commenced, and if so with what result?

Lord McNally Portrait Lord McNally
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I am afraid that I shall have to write to the noble Lord on those questions.