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  • British High Commissioner to Rwanda marks Human Rights Day

    The promotion and protection of human rights is at the heart of how the UK sees its role in the world.

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

  • Ambassador Iain Lindsay OBE on UN Human Rights Day

    The promotion and protection of human rights is at the heart of the UK’s foreign policy objectives.

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

  • Human Rights Day December 2013

    British Ambassador Mark Kent issues a statement to mark Human Rights Day and outline the UK’s priorities for membership of the Human Rights Council 2014-2016.

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

  • Baroness Warsi marks UN Human Rights Day

    UK to continue to lead international efforts to promote and advance Human Rights in 2014.

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

  • Baroness Warsi marks UN Human Rights Day

    UK to continue to lead international efforts to promote and advance Human Rights in 2014.

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

  • Marking International Human Rights Day in Macedonia

    Ambassador Yvon delivers a keynote speech to mark International Human Rights Day at the Law Faculty in Skopje.

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

  • The British Embassy Brussels' advice for a GREAT holiday in the UK

    For a stress- and problem free holiday from Belgium to the UK, read our general tips and tricks.

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

  • UK deeply concerned at imminent use of death penalty in Bangladesh

    Baroness Warsi expresses concerns over imminent use of death penalty in Bangladesh.

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

  • British High Commission marks International Anti-Corruption Day

    To mark the International Anti-Corruption Day on 9 December, British High Commissioner to Zambia James Thornton gave a speech. He said:

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

  • First Same Sex weddings to happen from 29 March 2014

    Detailed timetable announced

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

  • Organisation for Security & Cooperation in Europe Ministerial Council

    FCO Minister David Lidington has updated Parliament on Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe Ministerial Council, 5-6 December.

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

  • International Human Rights Day

    The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 10 December as Human Rights Day in 1950, to bring to the attention ‘of the peoples of the world’ the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as the common human rights standard fo…

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

  • New Common Fisheries Policy deal ends discards

    A new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) was agreed by the EU Parliament today and will come into force on 1 January 2014. The new CFP will radically transform fishing practices in Europe.

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

  • Claims management complaints service to be toughened

    Consumers who receive a bad service from claims management companies could receive compensation following new law changes announced by Justice Minister Shailesh Vara.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s message for Human Rights Day 2013

    The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has written a message for Human Rights Day 2013.

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

  • Victims put first in the criminal justice system

    People who fall prey to criminals will now receive more support than ever before to help bring offenders to justice and move on with their lives, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has announced.

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

  • Edward Timpson speaks to the Local Government Association special educational needs conference

    Children’s Minister Edward Timpson speaks about how local areas can prepare for special educational needs reforms.

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

  • UK celebrates World Human Rights Day

    The UK is a passionate, committed and effective defender of human rights.

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

  • Burma: Cleaning up financial crime

    British Government to support Burma’s fight against Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism

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

  • UK and Kyrgyzstan: Criminal Justice Dialoguе - sharing ideas on policing

    Senior British police officer visits Bishkek

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