Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 January 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Jimmy Lai

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 5 January (HL13152), where the information about the representations they have made to the (1) government of China, and (2) authorities in Hong Kong, regarding the admission of evidence obtained through the reported torture of Andy Li and cited during the trial of Jimmy Lai is located in the statement or response in the House of Lords on 17 December 2025 (HL Deb cols 798–806).

Answer: These were among the representations that the Foreign Secretary referred to in her opening statement, at Column 800, and again - in response to Lord Oates - at Columns 802-803.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL13312
Session: 2024-26
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Subjects: China Hong Kong Politics and government Torture Li, Andy Lai, Jimmy
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