Colombia's progress on human rights

In its 2008 report, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights recognised the advances made and challenges met by Colombia stating: "The government's efforts to strengthen the rule of law, mainly through increasing regional state presence in locations previously under the control of illegal armed groups, have placed it in a better position to ensure full respect for human rights."

The British foreign secretary's statement (30 March) acknowledges "Colombia's strengths and progress over recent years" - and we welcome the increase in the 2009 budget of UK support, as recognition of our vigorous fight against all illegal, armed terrorist and guerrilla groups. Additionally, on 5 May, during his visit to Colombia, Alan Campbell MP, the Home Office minister responsible for crime reduction, said: "We have a close and successful partnership working against drug trafficking, an important part of the close and effective relationship between our countries."
 
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