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UK Statement for Item 4 General Debate, delivered at HRC55 by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and the UN, Simon Manley.
Foreign Secretary David Cameron gave a statement in response to Hong Kong national security legislation (Article 23).
Foreign Secretary David Cameron gave a statement on Hong Kong's Article 23 national security proposals.
The Media Freedom Coalition gave a statement on media freedom in Hong Kong on the second anniversary of the closure of Stand News and arrest of its staff.
On 18 December, British national Jimmy Lai’s national security trial is scheduled to begin in Hong Kong.
Today (14 December 2023) the Hong Kong police issued arrest warrants under the National Security Law for 5 people living outside Hong Kong, including some who reside in the UK.
At second Global Refugee Forum, the UK announces 15 pledges to support refugees and the countries that host them.
A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson gave a statement following the Hong Kong District Council elections on 10 December 2023.
The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, gave a statement during Hong Kong, China's WTO Trade Policy Review (TPR).
The Department for Business and Trade has appointed Lewis Neal as His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for China & Hong Kong
The Foreign Secretary is visiting China on Wednesday 30 August for high-level talks with senior representatives from the Chinese government.
At the Foreign Secretary’s instruction his senior official conducted a formal diplomatic démarche of the Chinese Ambassador
The second ballot for this year’s Youth Mobility Scheme will open in July.
The Foreign Secretary made a statement on arrest warrants, issued on 3 July 2023 under the National Security Law, for 8 people living outside Hong Kong.
Interactive dialogue on the annual report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, as delivered by UK Human Rights ambassador, Rita French.
UK Statement under Item 4 General Debate delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador Rita French.
HMRC has published new simplified VAT guidance for overseas sellers sending goods to the UK.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly called on Russia to immediately withdraw its forces from Ukraine and restore human rights, within its own borders and outside.
The first ballot for this year’s YMS will open in January
The second ballot for this year’s YMS will open in July
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