Written question asked by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Friday, 17 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 March 2023 (named day). It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 March 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Said Ferjani
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Tunisian counterpart on the release of Said Ferjani.
- Answer
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Lord [Tariq] Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for North Africa, raised the UK's issue with the recent wave of arrests directly with Tunisian Chargé d'Affaires on 23 February, underlining the importance of due legal process and respect for freedom of expression and association. His Majesty's Ambassador to Tunisia also raised UK concerns regarding the arrests with Foreign Minister Nabil Ammar on 23 February. Officials and Ministers have regular discussions with the Tunisian authorities to reiterate the UK's belief in the importance of space for legitimate political opposition, civil society, strengthening human rights and including all voices in building resilient and successful democracies. We will continue to engage the Tunisian authorities on these issues.
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- Written question
- Reference
- 168022
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Political prisoners Tunisia Ferjani, Said
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