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Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Monday, 8 January 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 January 2007. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Monday, 15 January 2007 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Iraq

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations the UK Government have made to the government of Iraq on the circumstance of the application of the death penalty in respect of (a) Mr. Saddam Hussein and (b) other convicted Iraqi prisoners.
Answer

We have expressed our serious concern about the unacceptable behaviour at Saddam Hussein’s execution on several occasions to Iraqi officials at the highest level in Baghdad, including the Iraqi Prime Minister. We have made clear the UK’s principled objection to the death penalty and stressed that any further executions that are implemented should be carried out with respect and dignity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
114526; 455 c826-7W;455 c824-5W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Capital punishment Iraq
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk