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It is important that the “no concessions” policy, and the limited toolbox of standard diplomatic...

Conclusion
It is important that the “no concessions” policy, and the limited toolbox of standard diplomatic responses, should not preclude creative negotiations and conversations within the confines of UK and international law; or limit the effectiveness of points of leverage the UK Government may be able to realise and apply.
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Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 6 July 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Source
Committee Foreign Affairs Committee
Inquiry The FCDO’s approach to state level hostage situations
Report Sixth Report - Stolen years: combatting state hostage diplomacy 04 Apr 2023 HC 166
View on Parliament website
Addressee Bodies
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Timeline
Recommendation age 3.4 yrs
Report published 04 Apr 2023