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Written question asked by Bishop of Chelmsford (Bishops (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Saudi Arabia: Capital Punishment

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Saudi Arabia in support of the suspension of executions and commutation of death sentences of those Ethiopian refugees currently on death row.

Answer

The Government continues to monitor individual cases of concern in Saudi Arabia, and we regularly raise human rights with the Saudi authorities, including at ministerial level. The UK continues to oppose the use of capital punishment in all circumstances.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2057
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Capital punishment Ethiopia Refugees Saudi Arabia
Link
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