§ Mr. BestTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what measures he is taking to help restore the ceasefire between the Kurds and the Turkish Government. [132239]
§ Mr. MacShaneWe welcome the Turkish "Reintegration Law", passed on 29 July, which enables those associated with a terrorist group, including PKK/KADEK, to renounce the organisation and return home, and introduces lighter sentences for those accused of PKK/KADEK associated crimes. It is encouraging that this is beginning to be implemented.
Properly implemented, this will complement Turkey's efforts to ensure that the human rights of all groups within Turkey, including the Kurds, are protected.