Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN HL1462

Mahrang Baloch

Tabled: 30 June 2026

Answered: 6 July 2026

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Pakistan about the sentencing to life imprisonment of Dr Mahrang Baloch; and what response they received.

Answer

The UK is clear that the freedom to hold and express views without censorship, intimidation or unnecessary restriction is a cornerstone of democracy. We remain deeply concerned over reports of human rights violations and abuses against human rights defend...

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