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Written question asked by Cheryl Gillan (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 June 2000. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 June 2000 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what reports he has received regarding the conviction of the Egyptian Christian, Shaiboub William Ansel, to 15 years hard labour.
Answer

Mrs. Gillan: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reports he has received regarding the conviction of the Egyptian Christian, Shaiboob William Arsal, to 15 years hard labour. [125890] Mr. Hain: Shaiboob William Arsal has been sentenced to 15 years hard labour for the murder of two people in 1998. We understand that he is likely to appeal to a higher criminal court.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125890; 351 c570W
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Convictions Punishment Religious freedom Oppression Egypt Arsal, Shaiboub
Link
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