Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 May 2004. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Monday, 10 May 2004 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Prime Minister, whether he raised the case of Dr Salim Abu Hunak, held in Abu Salim Prison in Tripoli, when he recently met Colonel Gadaffi; and what action the Government is taking to make progress towards the release of Dr Hunak.

Answer: Mr. Drew: To ask the Prime Minister whether he raised the case of Dr. Salim Abu Hunak, held in Abu Salim Prison in Tripoli, when he recently met Colonel Gadaffi; and what action the Government is taking to make progress towards the release of Dr. Hunak. [171645] The Prime Minister: My discussions with Colonel Gadaffi on 25 March focused on international and regional security issues. We are aware of the case of Salem Abu Hanak and are monitoring developments. We remain concerned about Libya's human rights record and will continue to press Libya to implement its recent announcements to sign international agreements against torture and abolish the "People's Courts".

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