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Written question asked by Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party) on Wednesday, 16 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 November 2022 (named day). It was answered by Mike Freer (Conservative) on Monday, 21 November 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Julian Assange

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether (a) he or (b) officials in his Department have met with US officials to discuss the incarceration of Julian Assange.

Answer

The Government has discussed aspects of this matter as part of our routine diplomatic engagement with a number of countries, including the US. Extradition cases are handled by the Home Office.

The information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
89030
Session
2022-23
Subjects
USA Assange, Julian
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk