Written question asked by Richard Foord (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 16 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 April 2026. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Monday, 27 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Saudi Arabia: Capital Punishment and Human Rights
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will (a) publicly condemn the (i) human rights situation and (ii) use of the death penalty in Saudi Arabia and (b) make representations to her Saudi counterpart on (A) those issues and (B) instances of under-18s being given the death penalty.
- Answer
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I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 11 December 2025 in response to Question 97116. The UK continues to oppose the use of capital punishment in all circumstances.
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- 2024-26
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- Children Capital punishment Human rights Saudi Arabia
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