Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 91992
Hamza Shaheen
Tabled: 18 November 2025
Answered: 24 November 2025
Named DayQuestion
Brendan O'Hara
Scottish National Party — Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the death of Dr Hamza Shaheen in Syria.
Answer
Mr Hamish FalconerWe remain deeply concerned about incidents of violence in Syria, including the reports of Dr Shaheen's murder. We continue to advocate for an inclusive political transition, a greater focus in social cohesion, and protection of the rights of all Syrians, regardless of religious or ethnic background. When I met the Foreign Minister and Justice Minister in Damascus in August and during their inward visit in November, I underlined the need for the Syrian Government to ensure that the justice system serves all Syrians.