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Written question asked by Louise Ellman (Labour) on Monday, 20 December 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 January 2011. It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Monday, 10 January 2011 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Iran: Trials

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make representations to the Iranian authorities on the recent trial of Mrs Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr Afif Maimi, Mr Saeid Rezaie, Mrs Mahvash Sabet, Mr Behrouz Tavakkoli and Mr Vahid Tizfahm.
Answer

My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary and I have repeatedly expressed our strong concerns about the flaws in the trial of these seven members of the Baha'i community in Iran, and the harsh sentences handed down. I have raised their cases with the Iranian ambassador, and continue to call on the Government of Iran to review their case urgently, and to ensure that no-one in Iran faces imprisonment simply for practising their faith.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
32473; 521 c225-6W
Session
2010-12
Related items
Iran: Baha'i Faith
Tuesday, 26 April 2011
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Baha'i faith Iran
Link
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