Written question asked by Lord Black of Brentwood (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 November 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 December 2020. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 December 2020 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Giulio Regeni

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made, if any, to the government of Egypt about the murder of Giulio Regeni in Cairo in 2016.

Answer: We have the deepest sympathy for Giulio Regeni's family and their quest for justice for his appalling murder. As Mr Regeni was an Italian citizen, the Italian Government is taking the lead role on his case. We continue to follow the investigation into his death and to work closely with the Italian Government. We last discussed this at an official level with the Italian authorities on 23 November. We have also raised with the Egyptian authorities at a senior level the need for a transparent and impartial investigation, in full co-operation with Italy, so that Mr Regeni's killers can be brought to justice.

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