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Manahel al-Otaibi

Asked by Dr Ellie ChownsGreen PartyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 19 March 2025UIN 38335

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent representations he has made to his Saudi counterpart on the case of Manahel al-Otaibi.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office have monitored the case of Manahel Al-Otaibi and will continue to do so. We have raised the case with the Saudi authorities. The British Embassy in Riyadh has attempted to observe Ms Al-Otaibi's trials. We will continue to discuss human rights, including individual cases of concern, with the Saudi government.

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