Results 1-20 of 106 for terrorism speaker:Ben Bradshaw

Public Bill Committee: Animal Welfare Bill: Clause 7 - Fighting etc (19 Jan 2006)

Ben Bradshaw: ...concern today would be covered by the Act for prosecution. The Cinematograph Films (Animals) Act 1937 prohibits the exhibition and supply of any film involving cruelty or infliction of pain or terror on an animal and as such would cover films of animal cruelty, fights and many mutilations. The Video Recordings Act 1984 prohibits the supply of a video recording that has not received a...

Adjournment (Easter) (3 Apr 2003)

Mr Ben Bradshaw: ...what the Prime Minister has said on a number of occasions—some of the information that is still being gleaned from the detainees is proving extremely important in the ongoing fight against terrorism. None the less, I assure him that the Government are taking his concerns on board. My hon. and learned Friend spoke about the very important role of manufacturing industry in his...

Business of the House (3 Apr 2003)

Mr Ben Bradshaw: ...the House that the business in Westminster Hall for the first two weeks in May will be: Thursday 1 May—A debate on the report from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on the Financing of Terrorism. Thursday 8 May—A debate on the report from the Public Administration Committee on the former Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Business of the House (27 Mar 2003)

Mr Ben Bradshaw: ...the House would want to join the hon. Gentleman in expressing our sympathy and condolences for everyone not only in Northern Ireland, but Iraq and other countries, who have suffered the ravages of terrorism or dictatorship. I am sure that my hon. Friend the Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office, who is sitting next to me on the Front Bench, will bear in mind what he has said.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Middle East (20 May 2002)

Mr Ben Bradshaw: We have seen the Israeli dossier alleging President Arafat's involvement in terrorism, but cannot verify its authenticity. The EU Commissioner for External Affairs, Chris Patten, has made it clear that he has seen no hard evidence corroborating its claims about the misuse of EU funds. The Palestinian Authority has denied its allegations. President Arafat must make all possible efforts to...

Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Indonesia (14 May 2002)

Mr Ben Bradshaw: The British Government have taken a number of measures to help Indonesia address the threat of terrorism and intercommunal violence. They include high-level information-sharing and visits to Jakarta by a counter-terrorism expert, representatives of the Ministry of Defence and representatives of the police. We continue to urge the Indonesian Government to take firm action to limit the...

Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Indonesia (14 May 2002)

Mr Ben Bradshaw: We have no evidence of links between Laskar Jihad and al-Qaeda. It is difficult to see some of the intercommunal problems in Indonesia in the context of the campaign against terrorism. I know that many hon. Members are very interested in this subject, as I receive many letters from them. I must tell them that there is not a monopoly of virtue on either side in places such as Sulawesi. There...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Terrorism (14 May 2002)

Mr Ben Bradshaw: We are working with a diverse range of countries that are willing to tackle terrorism. Our approach combines political, security and development initiatives.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Lockerbie (14 May 2002)

Mr Ben Bradshaw: ...the Scottish legal system which gave al-Megrahi a trial that met the highest standards of fairness. The Lockerbie trial demonstrated the crucial role of the criminal justice system in responding to terrorism.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: India (13 May 2002)

Mr Ben Bradshaw: In January 2002 my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister and Indian Prime Minister Vajpayee agreed to enhance significantly our bilateral co-operation in counter-terrorism, including training. This commitment was soon followed by a visit to India by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's counter terrorism adviser to discuss areas where we could deepen existing bilateral counter-terrorism...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Middle East (10 May 2002)

Mr Ben Bradshaw: ...Conference Declaration we called upon all parties to respect, and to ensure respect for, the Geneva Conventions in all circumstances. Israel, like all states, has the right to defend itself against terrorism, which the UK Government condemns absolutely. However, as my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has made clear, Israel must respect international law, including international...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Indonesia (9 May 2002)

Mr Ben Bradshaw: ...the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York in November 2001. They discussed a wide range of issues affecting the UK's bilateral relationship with Indonesia, including the coalition against terrorism and the need for economic and political reform in Indonesia.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Saudi Arabia (8 May 2002)

Mr Ben Bradshaw: We have made clear to the Saudi ambassador our well known position on suicide bombings. We condemn them as we condemn all forms of terrorism and indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilians. I have received a letter from the Jewish Board of Deputies to which I will reply. We have received no representations on this subject from the Government of Israel.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Terrorism (29 Apr 2002)

Mr Ben Bradshaw: Government policy towards terrorism is entirely consistent. We condemn all acts of terrorism wherever they occur.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Terrorism (29 Apr 2002)

Mr Ben Bradshaw: We regularly discuss all aspects of the campaign against terrorism with the US administration. The Prime Minister spoke to President Bush about this when they met earlier this month.

Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: International Coalition against Terrorism (16 Apr 2002)

Mr Ben Bradshaw: The international coalition remains strong. Governments all over the world have taken steps in compliance with United Nations resolution 1373 to tackle terrorism. Afghanistan has been liberated from the Taliban and much of the al-Qaeda network has been destroyed. However, all Governments can and should do more to address terrorism and the conditions that cause it.

Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: International Coalition against Terrorism (16 Apr 2002)

Mr Ben Bradshaw: The IRA remains a proscribed organisation under section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2000. Since 11 September, we have received excellent co-operation from the United States authorities on the matter, and we expect that to continue.

Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: International Coalition against Terrorism (16 Apr 2002)

Mr Ben Bradshaw: ...not be able to take the action that he would like. However, I agree that recent action by the Israeli defence force in the occupied territories has been unhelpful in the global campaign against terrorism. We share the hon. Gentleman's anxiety about the worrying reports from Jenin and expect the Israeli Government to grant immediate access to all international non-governmental...

Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: International Coalition against Terrorism (16 Apr 2002)

Mr Ben Bradshaw: ...been receiving from the Yemeni Government. Indeed, many Governments around the world have got their act together in the wake of 11 September, and are doing extremely important work to counter the terrorism threat.

Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: International Coalition against Terrorism (16 Apr 2002)

Mr Ben Bradshaw: I have to tell my hon. Friend that there is no such thing as state terrorism. [Hon. Members: "Rubbish!"] In international law, there is no such thing. I have already told my hon. Friend that we are extremely concerned about reports of what went on in Jenin, but he is wrong to be critical of Colin Powell's mission. That mission should be welcomed on both sides of the House as a vital and...