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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Monday, 4 December 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 December 2017. It was answered by Alan Duncan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 December 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Brazil: Human Rights

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to the Government of Brazil to ensure that the human rights of former Presidents Lula and Rousseff are upheld.

Answer

Former presidents Lula da Silva and Dilma Rouseff are subject to a judicial process as part of a major anti-corruption investigation. We understand that due process is being followed. We have not made any representations on this issue.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
117424
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Human rights Presidents Brazil
Link
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