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
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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
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- 2013-11-20 02:46:00 +0000
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