Written question asked by Lord Hoyle (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 July 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 July 2018. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 July 2018 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Saudi Arabia: Women
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have raised with the government of Saudi Arabia the question of the continued detention of women who campaigned against the ban on female drivers in Saudi Arabia; and if so, what response they received.
- Answer
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The UK is very concerned about the arrests and detentions of the women's rights activists in Saudi Arabia. The Prime Minister, the former Foreign Secretary and the Chancellor have raised our concerns with the Saudi authorities. We continue to raise our concerns at all levels, most recently in July. The Minister for the Middle East and North Africa also raised our concerns during his recent visit to Saudi Arabia on 16 July.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL9379
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Detainees Women Driving Saudi Arabia
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