Written question asked by Rupa Huq (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 May 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 May 2022 (named day). It was answered by Amanda Milling (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 May 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Jim Fitton
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Iraqi counterpart on the detainment of UK citizen, Jim Fitton.
- Answer
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Consular officials in Iraq and the UK are providing assistance to Mr Fitton and his family. The British Ambassador in Baghdad has and will continue to, raise Mr Fitton's case with the Iraqi Government. This includes raising with the authorities the UK's strong opposition to the death penalty - both the possibility of it being applied in Mr Fitton's case and in all circumstances as a matter of principle.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 378
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Detainees Iraq Fitton, Jim
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- 2022-05-17 15:49:52 +0100
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