HC Deb 12 July 1995 vol 263 cc615-6W
Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs who will be leading the British team at the donors' meeting with the Government of Kenya on 24 July; what undertakings the British Government will be seeking from the Government of Kenya; which human rights issues he will be raising with the Government of Kenya; and if he will raise the trial of Koigi Wa Wamwere and other issues related to the conduct of justice in Kenya. [33046]

Mr. Hanley

The British team will be led by the head of the British development division in east Africa. Democracy, good government and human rights, as well as economic issues, are likely to be discussed. Whilst there has been good progress in some respects, we shall he pressing the Kenyan authorities to maintain their efforts on all aspects of the reform process.

Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assistance the Government of Kenya have sought or been offered to help in the development of a better justice system. [33798]

Mr. Hanley

[holding reply 11 July 1995]: We have discussed a number of possible areas of assistance with the Government of Kenya, including support for the office of the Attorney-General and for the Kenya police force. We have conducted institutional appraisals of both organisations, and expect to sign shortly a senior command and human rights awareness police training programme. We are also considering support for non-governmental organisations providing legal aid.