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Saudi Arabia: Capital Punishment and Human Rights

Asked by Richard FoordLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 27 April 2026UIN 127908

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will (a) publicly condemn the (i) human rights situation and (ii) use of the death penalty in Saudi Arabia and (b) make representations to her Saudi counterpart on (A)

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 11 December 2025 in response to Question 97116. The UK continues to oppose the use of capital punishment in all circumstances.

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