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Written question asked by Damien Egan (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 May 2026. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Homicide: Children

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what measures the Government is taking to oppose and denounce the use of the death penalty for child executions in other countries.

Answer

The UK continues to oppose the use of capital punishment in all circumstances, including in cases involving child executions, and we regularly make representations to other countries on this issue. We particularly deplore any failure to observe the relevant international standards, defined by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2869
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Children Capital punishment Homicide
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk