Written question asked by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 May 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 May 2023. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 May 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Iran: Democracy and Peace

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking with his international counterparts to promote peace and democracy in Iran.

Answer: The UK supports Iranians standing up for their fundamental freedoms by ensuring the regime is held to account for its violent repression of protests. Since October 2022, the UK has designated more than 70 Iranian officials and entities involved in serious human rights violations. This includes Iran's prosecutor general, deputy prosecutor general, and others responsible for egregious prison sentences and use of the death penalty. We work closely with our international partners to ensure accountability on the world stage, including through the establishment of a UN Fact Finding Mission. We continue to raise Iran's dire human rights record at all appropriate opportunities, and call on the regime to listen to the people's clear desire for meaningful change.

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