Rejected petition Denounce the Human Rights Crisis at the US/Mexico Border Patrol Facilities

The US Border Patrol Facilities have demonstrated neglect, cruelty and inhumane conditions for Central American migrants. If the UK claims to adhere to universal human rights, we must hold our allies accountable as well, and apply international pressure on the US to better handle the situation.

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Here are some sources: https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/immigration-crisis-us-border-july-2019/index.html

Furthermore, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states the following:
Article 5: No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
Article 9: No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/265495

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Date submitted 3 July 2019
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