§ The Earl of Sandwichasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have evaluated the effect of their human rights policy on the Burmese government's persecution of minorities since 1997, bilaterally and multilaterally; and with what results. [HL831]
§ Baroness Scotland of AsthalWe and international partners are deeply concerned at the appalling record of human rights violations in Burma and condemn these 107WA at every opportunity: both bilaterally (eg démarches) and multilaterally (eg co-sponsorship of UN resolutions). In doing so, we have helped isolate the regime internationally and maintain pressure on it to change. Although the regime continues to violate human rights, particularly those of ethnic minorities, it is well aware that it cannot enjoy normal international relations until it addresses these concerns.