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Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Wilcox (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 November 2010.


Death Penalty

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will consider means of requiring the exporters of drugs that are known to be used in executions, as well as for normal medical purposes, to obtain written undertakings from purchasers in countries that still use the death penalty that they will only use or supply the drug for therapeutic purposes.
Answer

As these matters are now the subject of litigation, it would be inappropriate to comment on the substance of the case at this time. The issues are however being given due consideration.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3439; 722 c116WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Capital punishment Drugs Export controls
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk