Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, for what reason the UK abstained during the vote on the United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/80/L.48 on March 25, 2026.
Answer
The reasons for the UK abstention during the vote in March this year can be found in the published UK Explanation of Vote at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/uk-explanation-of-vote-on-the-declaration-of-the-trafficking-of-enslaved-africans-and-racialised-chattel-enslavement-of-africans-as-the-gravest-crime
Verdict: AMBER (45/100)
The reply confirms the UK abstained in March but does not give the reason for that decision, which was the substance of the question. It points to a published UK Explanation of Vote where the reasons are set out, which is a concrete and relevant reference. Someone reading it would still need to consult that document to get the answer, so the question is only partly answered.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| What is the reason for the UK's abstention in the vote on United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/80/L.48 on 25 March 2026. | Partially Addressed | Direct | Statement 1 only confirms that the UK abstained in March, which restates the premise without giving a reason. Statement 2 points to a specific, published UK Explanation of Vote where the reasons are set out, which is concrete and relevant, but the reply does not state the reason itself. |