Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the call by the President of France for the creation of a concrete mechanism to enforce international law regarding the protection of journalists.

The UK is committed to the protection of journalists, who are facing increasing risks in the course of their work, including intimidation, harassment and violence. Working closely with our international partners, we will consider all possible options for increasing the protection of journalists, and tackling impunity for those that threaten their safety. This includes the suggestion to appoint a Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for the protection of journalists.