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Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 December 1999. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 December 1999.


Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

Question
Whether the recent closure of three newspapers and the conviction of Mr Abdollah Nouri, editor and Tehran City councillor, by a Clerical Court have altered their appreciation of the current situation in Iran. [HL 260].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 260; 608 c24-5WA
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Closures Convictions Newspaper press Press freedom Iran