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Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Monday, 25 April 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 May 2022. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 April 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Egypt: Capital Punishment

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of Egypt about (1) the 230 persons executed in the 26 months since December 2019, and (2) the 12 men now facing execution in that country; and whether those representations will include issues related to the availability of evidence and legal representation.

Answer

It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7927
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Capital punishment Egypt
Link
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