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Ryan Cornelius

Asked by Alicia KearnsConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 27 January 2025UIN 25331

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will publicly call for the release of Ryan Cornelius.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

I appreciate and acknowledge the significant distress caused to Mr Cornelius and his family by his continued detention. This Government remains committed to supporting Mr Cornelius' clemency application on compassionate grounds. We will ensure Mr Cornelius' case continues to be raised with UAE authorities at the appropriate level by both Ministers and officials.

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