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  • UK condemns arrests in Sri Lanka

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire concerned about arrests of human rights defenders in Sri Lanka.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reduction in passport fees for UK citizens overseas

    The passport fee for customers applying for a UK passport from overseas will be reduced by £45 for adults and £28.50 for children from 7 April 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO Minister welcomes report on human rights in Burma

    Hugo Swire welcomes UN Special Rapporteur’s report on human rights in Burma; progress made, but serious challenges remain.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human Rights Council, Geneva : UK Statement on UN Commission of Inquiry, 17 March 2014

    UK Statement on UN Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement by EU High Representative regarding the death of Chinese Human Rights defender

    The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, Catherine Ashton, issued the statement today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK saddened at death of Chinese activist Cao Shunli

    UK calls on Chinese authorities to allow all detainees proper medical care.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Statement to the OSCE Permanent Council on growing tensions in the Crimean Peninsula

    Ambassador Dominic Schroeder's statement to the OSCE Permanent Council on the continuing situation in Ukraine

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 250,000 more children living with both birth parents

    A quarter of a million more children were living with both their birth parents in 2012 compared with 2011.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reduction in passport fees for UK citizens overseas

    This ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire on 13 March 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement on the UN Human Rights Council resolution on Sri Lanka

    The Foreign Secretary updated Parliament on the UK's support for a strong resolution of the UN Human Rights Council on Sri Lanka.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK deeply concerned at dismissal of Maldives Election Commissioners

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire responds to developments in the Maldives ahead of Parliamentary elections on 22 March.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister reaffirms close partnership with Morocco

    Foreign Office Minister ends first official visit to Morocco, highlighting strong partnership and support for reform process.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Planning a same sex wedding from 29 March – what you need to know

    Couples can formally give notice of their intention to marry on 13 March 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • GoodGym wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    A social business matching people who want to keep fit with community projects that need help has been recognised with a Big Society Award.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Commonwealth Day in Bangladesh: High Commissioner's speech

    To celebrate the Commonwealth Day, British High Commissioner spoke at Commonwealth Society seminar on March 10.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • International Women’s Day

    “Violence against women and girls remains one of the most widespread human rights abuses” – John Rankin

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commissioner at Commonwealth Day event in Bangladesh

    To celebrate the Commonwealth Day, British High Commissioner will speak at Commonwealth Society seminar today (March 10)

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • International Women’s Day 2014

    Transcript of a speech on International Women’s Day event in New Delhi, Saturday 8 March 2014, by Sir James Bevan KCMG, UK High Commissioner to India.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Marking International Women's Day in Uganda

    The UK highlights its work to promote and protect women's rights in Uganda

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Violence against women: Inspire change

    Joint OpEd by the Ambassadors of the European Union Member States and the European Union Delegation to China.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government