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India: Trials

Asked by John GradyLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 1 July 2026UIN 13345

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with his counterparts in India on (i) human rights; (ii) civil liberties; and (iii) fair process in criminal trials in that country.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

Our High Commission in New Delhi, along with our network of Deputy High Commissions, monitors these matters closely, and engages with civil society on a regular basis to support efforts to uphold human rights.

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