Written question asked by Lord Hoyle (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 December 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 January 2019. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 7 January 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Israa al-Ghomgham
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Saudi Arabia about Israa al-Ghomgham who faces execution for charges related to peaceful activism.
- Answer
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We are monitoring the case of Israa al-Ghomgham closely and we understand that she has a trial scheduled. The British Government opposes the death penalty in all circumstances and in every country, including Saudi Arabia. We will continue to raise our concerns on human rights with the Saudi authorities in private.
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL12462
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Capital punishment Saudi Arabia al-Ghomgham, Israa
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- 2019-01-07 17:43:35 +0000
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