Written question asked by Max Madden (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 March 1997. It was answered by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 March 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: What is the current position in the case of Ghazanfer Ali, who was released on bail from prison in Azad Kashmir last November. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Madden: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the current position in the case of Ghazanfer Ali, who was released on bail from prison in Azad Kashmir last November; and if he will make a statement. [18310] Dr. Liam Fox: Ghazanfer Ali's case was heard by the Shariah bench on 17 February. The bench decided that it should be heard again by the sessions judge on 18 March. I discussed Ali's case with Sultan Mahmoud Chaudhry of Azad Kashmir during my recent visit to Pakistan. I pressed for a speedy and fair trial.

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