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Written question asked by Andy Slaughter (Labour) on Thursday, 23 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Saudi Arabia: Capital Punishment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to answer given to Question UIN 97116 on 5 December 2025, what discussions her officials have had with their Saudi counterparts regarding (a) the execution of another individual, Ali al-Subaiti, for offences allegedly committed while he was a minor and (b) other juvenile defendants currently on death row at imminent risk of execution.

Answer

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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129453
Session
2024-26
Related items
Saudi Arabia: Capital Punishment
Thursday, 11 December 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Children Capital punishment Saudi Arabia Labbad, Jalal al-Subaiti, Ali
Link
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