Eritrea: UN Human Rights Council

(asked on 10th October 2018) - View Source

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government which factors will be considered by the UK when it votes on Eritrea’s candidacy for election to the Human Rights Council at the UN General Assembly.


Answered by
 Portrait
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
This question was answered on 18th October 2018

The UK considers our votes against candidates’ human rights records, and their cooperation with the Human Rights Council (HRC). The UK also considers candidates’ track record at the HRC, broader Government priorities, standing obligations, and whether a reciprocal deal can be made. Eritrea will take part in an uncontested election for a seat as one of the Africa Group members in the UN Human Rights Council. The UK has a long-standing policy of not revealing our voting intentions.

Reticulating Splines