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Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 May 1996. It was answered by Baroness Chalker of Wallasey (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 May 1996.


Chalker of Wallasey, RtHonBaroness

Question
What information HMG have concerning Mr Morteza Shirazi, a writer imprisoned on 21st November 1995 and alleged suffering torture in Iran; and concerning other scholars and writers who are followers of the Grand Ayatollah Shirazi who have been similarly imprisoned.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
572 c57WA
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Human rights Freedom of expression Prisoners Religious freedom Iran Shirazi, Morteza