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George Floyd

Question for Foreign and Commonwealth Office

UIN HL5122, tabled on 2 June 2020

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the death of George Floyd.

Answered on

9 June 2020

The Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary have been clear that the death of George Floyd was appalling, inexcusable and deeply distressing. We are aware that a suspect has been charged and there is a federal review underway. We would hope and expect justice to be done.

The violence we have seen is clearly very alarming. People must be allowed to protest peacefully - peaceful protest remains a vital part of a democratic society and we understand the strength of feeling around this issue.

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