Written question asked by Lord Hannan of Kingsclere (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 April 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 April 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Tunisia: Foreign Relations
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether the continued detention and sentencing of political figures in Tunisia, including Rached Ghannouchi, is consistent with the UK Government’s stated commitment to democracy and human rights in its engagement with Tunisia.
- Answer
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The UK monitors the political context in Tunisia closely, including changes to the sentences of Mr Rached Ghannouchi and others. The UK regularly encourages respect for civil, political, social and economic rights and the rule of law in Tunisia. Our Ambassador to Tunisia has raised the case of Mr Ghannouchi with the Tunisian authorities, and Ministers have underlined the importance of political participation and human rights in discussions with the Tunisian Government. To date, the UK has used a range of programmes and activities to encourage and support an open and inclusive society in Tunisia.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL16461
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Democracy Human rights Foreign relations Political prisoners Tunisia
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- 2026-04-29 11:02:38 +0100
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