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Sebastien Lai

Asked by Suella BravermanReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 12 June 2025UIN 57286

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to meet with Sebastien Lai.

Answered by Catherine West

The Foreign Secretary met with Sebastien Lai, Jimmy Lai's son, and his international legal team, on 7 November 2024. I met with Sebastien and Doughty Street Chambers on 28 April. The government is clear that Jimmy Lai's case is a priority and I raised it with the Hong Kong Government last month.

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