asked Her Majesty’s Government:
What plans they have to request further releases of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons. [HL2915]
We continue to monitor the situation with regard to all Palestinian prisoners. Most Palestinian prisoners have been tried by Israeli courts and have the right of appeal. However, we do have concerns about Palestinian prisoners who are being held in administrative detention. All Palestinian prisoners should have access to a fair trial and we call upon Israel to ensure that any actions are in accordance with international law. We will continue to raise our concerns with the Israeli authorities.
asked Her Majesty’s Government:
What representations they will make to the Government of Israel about Palestinian prisoners detained without due process, contrary to international law. [HL2916]
We continue to monitor the situation with regard to all Palestinian prisoners. Most Palestinian prisoners have been tried by Israeli courts and have the right of appeal. However, we have concerns about Palestinian prisoners who are being held in administrative detention. All Palestinian prisoners should have access to a fair trial and we call on Israel to ensure that any actions are in accordance with international law. We will continue to raise our concerns with the Israeli authorities.
asked Her Majesty’s Government:
What representations they will make to the Government of Israel about the number of Palestinian detainees being, on a pro rata basis, twice the prison population of the United Kingdom. [HL2917]
We do not have any plans to make representations to the Government of Israel on this issue. However, we continue to monitor the situation with regard to all Palestinian prisoners and will continue to raise any concerns with the Israeli authorities.
Most Palestinian prisoners have been tried by Israeli courts and have the right of appeal. However, we have concerns about Palestinian prisoners who are being held in administrative detention. All Palestinian prisoners should have access to a fair trial and we call on Israel to ensure that any actions are in accordance with international law. We will continue to raise our concerns with the Israeli authorities.