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Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 July 2013, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 August 2013. It was answered by Baroness Warsi (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 August 2013.


Turkey

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Warsi on 19 June (WA 59), whether they will now give their assessment of the number of journalists currently imprisoned in Turkey; and if not, why not.[HL1960]

Answer

We do not have any reliable information on the precise number of journalists imprisoned in Turkey. Estimates of the actual numbers involved vary widely. The Turkish authorities are aware of our concerns, and we and our EU partners continue to raise freedom of expression and other fundamental freedoms as part of our wider dialogue with the Turkish government.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1960; 747 c384WA
Session
2013-14
Related items
Turkey
Wednesday, 19 June 2013
Written questions
House of Lords
Turkey
Monday, 23 September 2013
Written questions
House of Lords
Notes
Answer received between Tuesday 6 August and Monday 12 August 2013.
Subjects
Journalism Prisoners Press freedom Turkey
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk