§ Harry CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Bangladeshi Government about the new law in Bangladesh that provides immunity to members of the armed forces in cases where civilians have been killed; and if he will make a statement. [101347]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienOur high commission in Dhaka and their EU colleagues have discussed mistreatment of detainees held under Operation Clean Heart with the Bangladesh authorities and specifically raised concerns over the draft Indemnity Ordinance. The Joint Indemnity Bill was passed by Parliament on 23 February. It included an amendment allowing security forces to take internal action, including by court marshal, to punish wrongdoers. We look to the Bangladesh Government to ensure perpetrators of human rights abuses are brought to justice.