Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 5930

Azerbaijan: Political Prisoners

Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 14 October 2024

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to help protect political prisoners in Azerbaijan in the period (a) before, (b) during and (c) after COP29.

Answer

Stephen Doughty
The UK Government has consistently urged the Azerbaijani authorities, including ahead of COP29, to ensure that those in detention are provided safe conditions and treated with humanity and respect for the inherent dignity of the human person, in line with...
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