Written question asked by Lara Bird (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 3 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 September 2026. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Friday, 11 September 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

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Pakistan: Deportation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what his Department's policy is on returning to Pakistan any person convicted in absentia by (a) an anti-terrorism court and (b) court martial.

Answer

The return of an individual to another country is considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with UK law and the United Kingdom's international obligations.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

27221

Session

2026-27

Subjects

Deportation Convictions Pakistan

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk