HL Deb 28 June 1996 vol 573 c80WA
Lord Judd

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What action they are taking in the Commonwealth to ensure the speedy restoration of democracy and human rights in The Gambia.

Baroness Chalker of Wallasey

A Commonwealth Ministerial Mission visited The Gambia from 12th-13th June to review progress on human rights and the transition to democracy. At its meeting on 24th-25th June, the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) urged the Gambian regime to lift the ban on political activity and encouraged Commonwealth countries to provide electoral support.