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Put pressure on world leaders including the United Nations and UNICEF to investigate the mass incarceration of Uighur Muslims and urge sanctions on China.

Under human and amnesty rights laws their rights to be Muslims and practice freely are being violated. I want this highlighted immediately so Uighurs can return home.

UK government stands against all forms of oppression. It fights for the freedom and rights of every citizen. It allows Muslims to practice freely. Islam stands for peace and UK recognises the strong bond UK Muslims have with diverse communities here. We are grateful for this. UK stood up for the black lives matter campaign with great success, now I believe UK government can truly put an end to the blatant indoctrination of Uyghur Muslims because in the past they have united against oppression.

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    Government announces sanctions on China in response to human rights violations

    On Monday 22 March, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab MP announced that the Government is imposing sanctions on China in response to human rights violations against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, as called for in this petition.

    Watch the statement: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/0a75fbf4-7f92-4832-ad07-c77a7e74923f?in=16:07:51
    Read the transcript: https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2021-03-22/debates/7E304076-1DAF-482C-B4AD-FFFDB8813E53/HumanRightsUpdate

    During his statement to the House of Commons, Mr Raab confirmed these sanctions will be placed on officials and the Public Security Bureau of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, and will include travel bans and asset freezes. The EU, US and Canada are taking similar actions.

    Following the statement, MPs questioned Mr Raab on the Government's actions.

    What are Ministerial Statements?

    Ministerial statements are a way for Ministers to bring an important matter to the attention of the House of Commons, often at short notice.

    Government Ministers may make oral statements to Parliament which usually address major incidents, government policies or actions. After making a statement the Minister responds to questions on its topic from MPs.

  • Petition closed

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    MPs question the Government on Uyghur slave labour in Xinjiang

    On Wednesday 16 December, MPs questioned the Government Minister for Asia, Nigel Adams MP, on evidence of the use of Uyghur slave labour in Xinjiang, China.

    This was prompted by an Urgent Question from Sir Ian Duncan Smith MP.

    Watch the session: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/2579fa12-aef6-43ea-af82-2532aed86c7f?in=13:41:44&out=14:41:24
    Read the transcript: https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2020-12-16/debates/5A8183C8-0467-4D58-8FAF-55AA109F40CD/UyghurSlaveLabourXinjiang

    What is an Urgent Question?

    If an urgent or important matter arises which an MP believes requires an immediate answer from a government minister, they may apply to ask an urgent question. The relevant Government Minister has to come to the Chamber to explain what the Government is doing on the issue raised. The Minister will then usually take questions on the subject from MPs.

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