Written question asked by Shockat Adam (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 14 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 May 2026 (named day). It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Israel: Capital Punishment
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she plans to consider preventative sanctions in response to the passage of the Israeli death penalty bill.
- Answer
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It is the UK's long-standing policy not to comment on potential sanctions designations, as to do so could risk lessening their impact.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 1575
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Capital punishment Israel Sanctions
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- 2026-05-20 17:43:16 +0100
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