Written question asked by Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

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Jimmy Lai

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Six-Monthly Report on Hong Kong published on 26 March 2026, what diplomatic steps she is taking to secure the release of Jimmy Lai following reports that he will not appeal his conviction under Hong Kong’s national security legislation.