UK court would determine whether China is committing genocide against Uighurs if measure passed<\/p>
The government is struggling to contain a potential backbench rebellion over its China policy after the Conservative Muslim Forum, the International Bar Association (IBA), and the prime minister\u2019s former envoy on freedom of religious belief backed a move to give the UK courts a say in determining whether countries are committing genocide.<\/p>
The measure is due in the Commons on Tuesday when the trade bill returns from the Lords where a genocide amendment has been inserted. The amendment has been devised specifically in relation to allegations that China is committing genocide against Uighur people<\/a> in Xinjiang province, a charge Beijing has repeatedly denied.<\/p> Related: <\/span>China in darkest period for human rights since Tiananmen, says rights group<\/a> <\/p> Continue reading...<\/a>\n