§ Mr. Robert B. Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has about violations of human rights in Tanzania; and what steps he has taken in response.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWe have no recent reports of human rights violations in Tanzania.
§ Mr. Robert B. Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has about violations of human rights in Uganda; and what steps he has taken in response.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe situation in Uganda is much improved. President Museveni's administration is committed to full respect for human rights. The United Kingdom is providing substantial economic assistance, training for Ugandan army instructors, and assistance to the police force to help in establishing stability in Uganda and encouraging respect for human rights.
§ Mr. Robert B. Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has about violations of human rights in Kenya; and what steps he has taken in response.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWe are aware of only a very limited number of detainees held without trial under the Preservation of Public Security Act. The general policy of the Kenyan Government is to bring such cases to trial at the earliest opportunity.
§ Mr. Robert B. Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has about violations of human rights in Ghana; and what steps he has taken in response.
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§ Mrs. ChalkerIn general the human rights situation in Ghana has improved over the last few years. A small number of political dissidents remain in detention under the Preventive Custody Law 1982.
We continue to monitor human rights on a worldwide basis and regularly make clear in appropriate fora our view that human rights must be respected in accordance with internationally agreed standards.
§ Mr. Robert B. Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has about violations of human rights in Nigeria; and what steps he has taken in response.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe present Nigerian Government, who came to power in August 1985, have taken a number of steps to demonstrate their commitment to human rights, including the release of former political detainees and the restoration of press freedom. The Government have also announced a return to civilian rule by 1990.
We continue to monitor human rights on a worldwide basis and regularly make clear in appropriate fora our view that human rights must be respected in accordance with internationally agreed standards.