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Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Thursday, 20 June 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 July 2019. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 July 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Egypt: Prisoners

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they will make to the government of Egypt about (1) establishing an immediate independent inquiry into the circumstances of the collapse in court of the former President Morsi and his death soon after, and (2) guaranteeing that family and legal visits will be allowed to all prisoners held on remand and during long trials.

Answer

​I have been following recent developments in Egypt carefully and have been receiving regular updates. I note the international attention former President Morsi's death has attracted and await with interest the results of the independent medical report ordered by the Egyptian Prosecutor General into the causes and circumstances.

Prison conditions is one of our human rights priorities in Egypt. We raise the issue of family visits regularly with the Egyptian authorities, most recently in May.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL16540
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Death Families Legal representation Prisoners Egypt Visits Morsi, Mohammed
Link
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