HL Deb 26 March 2003 vol 646 c79WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether, in view of the risks to witnesses and war-crimes prosecutions, they have discussed with the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo the theft on 4 January of computer records from the Centre for the Protection of Women and Children in Pristina, Kosovo; and if not, whether they will now do so.[HL2201]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

The British Office in Pristina discussed this case with United Nations Administration in Kosovo (UNMIK), which is responsible for the law and order in Kosovo, on 16 January. At that time the investigation into the robbery was still ongoing. The British Office is currently arranging a follow-up visit to ascertain the latest position.

The British Office also called on Mrs Sevdije Ahmeti, the founder of the Centre for the Protection of Women and Children, after the incident.