London: A delegation from China has been barred from visiting the late British Queen Elizabeth II and will also be barred from attending her funeral.
According to British media reports, the coffin of the Queen of Great Britain has been placed in Parliament, the funeral of Elizabeth II will be held on Monday, September 19, in which thousands of people including world leaders will participate.
China has also sent its delegation to London to pay the last rites, but some members of the British Parliament raised objections to their presence.
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Members say human rights abuses continue in China and a number of British lawmakers have been banned for speaking out.
It should be noted that China has rejected these allegations several times. After objections from members, the Speaker of Parliament refused to allow the Chinese delegation access to Westminster Hall.
The office of the Speaker of Parliament has refused to make any statement on the matter at present.