Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) on Monday, 14 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 March 2005. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 March 2005 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many treason suspects are on remand in Uganda; what the nature is of the charges; whether the suspects are linked to political parties; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Jeremy Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many treason suspects are on remand in Uganda; what the nature is of the charges; whether the suspects are linked to political parties; and if he will make a statement. [222500] Mr. Mullin: We have asked the Uganda Human Rights Commission for an estimate of numbers, grounds and political affiliation of those being detained on treason charges. I will write to my hon. Friend as soon as we get this information.

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