Written question asked by Lord Hoyle (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 November 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 December 2018. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 10 December 2018 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Saudi Arabia: Political Prisoners
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government whether Saudi Arabia continues to hold political prisoners, detained indefinitely in the Ritz-Carlton Riyadh and elsewhere in that country; and if so, whether they will consider imposing sanctions.
- Answer
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We are aware of media reports that a number of individuals remain in detention. We continue to raise our concerns about human rights in Saudi Arabia, including on the restrictions of freedom of expression.
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- Written question
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- HL11904
- Session
- 2017-19
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- Political prisoners Sanctions Saudi Arabia
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- 2018-12-10 16:56:38 +0000
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