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Written question asked by Jerome Mayhew (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 June 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 June 2022. It was answered by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 June 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Tunisia: Politics and Government

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made representations to the Tunisian Government on the prosecution of members of the Tunisian Parliament which may carry the death penalty.

Answer

The UK is monitoring legal cases being brought against politicians from the parliament and previous governments, including allegations of irregularities in the 2019 elections. We regularly raise respect for human rights and due legal process with the Tunisian Government.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22529
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Politics and government Tunisia
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk