Written question asked by Lord Carlile of Berriew (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 23 October 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 November 2017. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 6 November 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Iran: Capital Punishment
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, in the light of a UN report indicating that Iran carried out 247 executions in the first six months of this year, they have made, or intend to make, representations to the government of Iran concerning that government's position on human rights.
- Answer
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The UK Government opposes the use of the death penalty in all circumstances. We continue to take action with the international community to press for improvements on all human rights issues in Iran, including ending the death penalty and by supporting the work done by the Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Iran. We continue to raise human rights with the Iranian Government at all levels.
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- HL2319
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- 2017-19
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- Capital punishment Iran
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