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Written question asked by Bob Blackman (Conservative) on Monday, 27 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 October 2025. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Monday, 3 November 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Somayeh Rashidi

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications of her policies of the death of Somayeh Rashidi in Iran in September 2025; and what discussions she has had with her Iranian counterparts on taking steps to ensure there is an independent investigation of his death.

Answer

As we set out in the answer of 6 August 2025 to question 67434 we remained concerned over the arbitrary detention of women and other political prisoners in Iran, and we were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Somayeh Rashidi, and other women in detention.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
85134
Session
2024-26
Related items
Iran: Political Prisoners and Women
Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Death Iran Rashidi, Somayeh
Link
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