Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 28 February 1997. It was answered by David Davis (Conservative) on Friday, 28 February 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: If he will make representations to the Turkish government about the alleged use of torture by police officers on witnesses of Metin Goketpe's death on 8th January.

Answer: Mr. Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make representations to the Turkish Government about the alleged use of torture by police officers on witnesses of Metin Goktepe's death on 8 January. [17852] Mr. David Davis: Our embassy in Ankara has raised a number of aspects about the Goktepe trial with the Turkish authorities. These include reports that police officers used torture on witnesses. We will continue to follow this case closely.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 17852; 291 c424W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Homicide Intimidation Journalism Witnesses Trials Turkey Goktepe, Metin