Written question asked by Lord Carlile of Berriew (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 2 June 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 June 2020. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 June 2020 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Iran: Human Rights
- Question
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Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the conduct of the government of Iran following the arrest of students Ali Younesi, Amir Hossein Moradi and 18 other individuals who expressed their objection to the policies of that government; and what representations they intend to make to the government of Iran about human rights breaches.
- Answer
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Iran's human rights record continues to be of serious concern to the UK. We remain deeply concerned by Iran's failure to uphold its international legal obligations. Many citizens have been arrested on unclear charges, arbitrarily detained and denied due process, all contrary to international human rights law.
We regularly express our human rights concerns to the Iranian authorities and we continue to take action both bilaterally and with the international community, to press Iran to improve its poor human rights record.
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- HL4926
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- 2019-21
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- Arrests Human rights Freedom of expression Iran
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