Tibetan Parliamentary Delegation Meets UK Leaders, Highlights Human Rights Concerns

A Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile delegation, led by Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, met UK parliamentary leaders, including Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle and Lords Baroness Julie Smith and Lord David Alton, to discuss legislative processes and Tibet’s human rights crisis. According to Tibet.net, key topics included forced assimilation policies, Tibetan school closures, and cultural erosion under Chinese governance. Speaker Hoyle emphasized dialogue with China, while Speaker Tenphel urged support for policies like the U.S. Resolve Tibet Act. The meetings deepened understanding of UK parliamentary procedures and fostered collaboration on human rights and legislative advocacy.