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Written question asked by Iqbal Mohamed (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Monday, 27 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Israel: Capital Punishment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will hold discussions with her Israeli counterpart on the Penal Law (Amendment – Death Penalty for Terrorists), passed on 30 March 2026.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to the joint statement issued by the Foreign Secretary and her counterparts from Australia, Germany, France, Italy, New Zealand on 29 March, which can be found on GOV.UK here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-on-israels-death-penalty-bill-29-march-2026.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
126484
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Capital punishment Israel Terrorism
Link
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