Theresa Villiers, Conservative parliamentary candidate for Chipping Barnet has welcomed a commitment in the Conservative Manifesto to promote reconciliation and human rights in Sri Lanka.
Theresa said: “During our time in Government since 2010, the Conservatives have consistently pressed for a credible, thorough and independent investigation into war crimes during the conflict in Sri Lanka; and the Prime Minister helped secure a mandate for the UN investigation.”
“David Cameron demonstrated his commitment on Sri Lanka when he became the first world leader to visit Jaffna since 1948. Now that commitment is confirmed with a specific reference in the Conservative Manifesto to Sri Lanka which I very much welcome.”
Ms Villiers said: "I am a strong supporter of the British Tamil community and if I am re-elected I will continue to work with them to support efforts to secure a fair and inclusive political settlement in Sri Lanka which delivers equality of treatment for Tamils and gives them and all sides of the community an effective voice in Government.”
Pages 76-77 of the Conservative Manifesto states: “We will …. promote reconciliation and human rights in Sri Lanka, including through supporting the UN investigation into war crimes, which the Prime Minister was instrumental in securing following his historic visit to Jaffna.”