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Written question asked by Peter Bottomley (Conservative) on Friday, 16 May 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 May 2008. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Monday, 2 June 2008 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Krishna Maharaj

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the US authorities on the case of Krishna Maharaj; whether British Government representatives will attend the June clemency hearing in Tallahassee; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary wrote to Governor Crist on 12 May in respect of the outstanding plea for clemency for Mr. Maharaj. A consular official plans to attend the June clemency hearing.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
206963; 476 c706W
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Capital punishment USA Maharaj, Krishna
Link
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