Overview

This bill aims to restrict UK international development aid to schools run by the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). Aid will only be provided if the schools actively promote peace, non-violence, human rights, and values endorsed by UNESCO concerning peace and tolerance in education.

Description

The bill mandates the UK Secretary of State to ensure that no government funding, direct or indirect, goes to PNA-operated schools unless they meet specific criteria. These criteria include:

• Promoting peaceful coexistence between different communities.
• Promoting non-violence.
• Respecting human rights.
• Upholding values endorsed by UNESCO regarding peace and tolerance in education.

The Secretary of State must also submit an annual report to Parliament detailing the steps taken to enforce these conditions.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't specify exact figures, but it could lead to a reduction in UK government spending on international development aid allocated to Palestinian schools. The amount would depend on how many schools fail to meet the bill's criteria.

Groups Affected

Groups potentially affected include:

• Palestinian schools: Those not meeting the bill's criteria may lose UK funding, potentially impacting their operations and resources.
• Palestinian students: May experience disruptions to their education if their schools lose funding.
• UK government: Will face the administrative burden of assessing schools and producing annual reports.
• UK taxpayers: Will see a shift in how their international development aid is spent.

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