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Saudi Arabia: Capital Punishment

Asked by Andy SlaughterLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 28 April 2026UIN 129453

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to answer given to Question UIN 97116 on 5 December 2025, what discussions her officials have had with their Saudi counterparts regarding (a) the execution of

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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