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Proceeding contribution from Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 4 March 2009. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Iran.


Iran

Does the hon. Gentleman share what I am sure is the concern of the whole Chamber about the position on juvenile executions? The Minister, to his credit, has raised the issue and has had assurances from the Iranian ambassador that, in October 2008, there was a decree outlawing juvenile executions, yet there have been reports since then that that practice still happens Iran.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
488 c268WH 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Subjects
Armed conflict Human rights Drugs Iraq Economic situation Foreign policy Foreign relations Proscribed organisations Nuclear power Politics and government Terrorism USA Sanctions Afghanistan Israel Iran Middle East Taliban Mujahedin-e Khalq
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk