Ambassador Expulsion: UK Calls for India to Cooperate with Canada’s Legal Process

Amid the ongoing diplomatic dispute between Canada and India, the UK is calling on New Delhi to cooperate with Ottawa’s legal process, voicing full confidence in the country’s judicial system.

On Wednesday, the British Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office issued a statement saying India’s cooperation with Canada would be the "next right step".

"We are in contact with our Canadian partners about the serious developments outlined in the independent investigations in Canada. The UK has full confidence in Canada’s judicial system. Respect for sovereignty and the rule of law is essential," the statement read.

"The Government of India’s cooperation with Canada’s legal process is the right next step," the statement added.

The statement comes after Canada on Monday expelled six Indian diplomats from the country over alleged targeting of Canadian citizens who are opponents of the Narendra Modi government. Canadian officials linked India’s high commissioner and other individuals working out of the diplomatic offices to the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar on its soil and accused New Delhi of a broader effort to target Indian dissidents in Canada.

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India, which has long denied the accusations that agents of that government were involved in Nijjar’s killing, retaliated by ordering the expulsion of six high-ranking Canadian diplomats, including the acting high commissioner.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What is the background of the diplomatic dispute between Canada and India?
A: The dispute began after Canada accused India of targeting Canadian citizens who are opponents of the Narendra Modi government.

Q: What are the allegations made against India?
A: Canadian officials have linked India’s high commissioner and other individuals working out of the diplomatic offices to the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar on its soil and accused New Delhi of a broader effort to target Indian dissidents in Canada.

Q: What is the response of the UK?
A: The UK has called on India to cooperate with Canada’s legal process, voicing full confidence in Canada’s judicial system.

Q: What is the reaction of India?
A: India has denied the allegations and ordered the expulsion of six high-ranking Canadian diplomats, including the acting high commissioner.