Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Paul Holmes and Virendra Sharma

Tuesday 14th September 2021 Commons Chamber

[Paul Holmes (Eastleigh) (Con)]

9. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support judges who remain in Afghanistan following the recent military operation to evacuate British nationals and eligible Afghans from that country.

[Mr Virendra Sharma (Ealing, Southall) (Lab)]

18. What recent discussions he has had with the Foreign Secretary on ensuring the safety of judges and legal professionals in Afghanistan.

[The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Robert Buckland)]

I acknowledge the grave concerns of judges, legal professionals and beyond, both here and in Afghanistan, which are real and present. My Department continues to work urgently to support cross-Government efforts to provide safe passage for judges in Afghanistan, including by ensuring that individual cases that are brought to my attention are immediately lodged with relevant parts of the system.