Conclusion
170. Bill Rammell raised concerns about the burden
that the Annual report places on FCO staff in the evidence session,
saying that "there is an issue about the length of the report
and the amount of work that goes into compiling it."[228]
However, the Annual Report on Human Rights 2003 is a comprehensive
and thorough document, and its length and breadth are necessary
because of the scope of human rights issues throughout the world
and the use posts could make of the Report. The very task of compilation
surely focuses the attentions of the FCO on their obligations
in this field.
171. We commend the FCO for its work producing
such a thorough report and recommend that the Government continue
publishing an Annual Report on Human Rights to the highest possible
standards.
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