Proceeding contribution from Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 11 January 2012. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Iran (Human Rights).
Iran (Human Rights)
In respect of the figures that the hon. Lady mentioned, approximately 550 and 600 people were executed in Iran last year—and probably every year for a period of time. Iran is second only to China in that regard. Does its being number two in the world league of executions lead to concern?
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- Asylum Capital punishment Baha'i faith Women Human rights Politics and government Political prisoners Iran Press freedom Religious freedom Christianity Women's rights
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