Seanad debates

Tuesday, 4 November 2003

Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements.

 

Senator Henry spoke about the problem of women and girls and the general population living in fear. The Amnesty report was published in the UK and makes a number of recommendations applicable to the UK. It recommends the need for an international civilian police force to assist the Iraqi police in carrying out its law enforcement functions until it can operate effectively. It has a number of recommendations regarding the prevention of violations of human rights and recommendations to do with the restoration of law and order. I ask the Minister of State in his reply to state what are the Government's plans for assisting international efforts to restore security and the reform of Iraqi institutions and to ensure that human rights are respected.

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