Angola: Sarah Wykes

House of Lords written question – answered at on 26 March 2007.

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Photo of Lord Lester of Herne Hill Lord Lester of Herne Hill Women & Equality, Cross-Portfolio and Non-Portfolio Responsibilities

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will make urgent representations to the Government of Angola, on behalf of Dr Sarah Wykes, a campaigner for Global Witness, seeking her release from custody and safe return to the United Kingdom.

Photo of Lord Triesman Lord Triesman Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign and Commonwealth Office)

Dr Sarah Wykes returned to the United Kingdom on 19 March. This was as a result of a decision by the Angolan Attorney-General to grant Dr Wykes permission to return to the United Kingdom on the condition that she returns to Angola if the judicial authorities there request it.

I have been following Dr Wykes's case very closely since her initial detention on 18 February. Indeed I pressed for a speedy resolution to the matter with the Angolan Vice-Minister of Internal Affairs when I saw him in London on 19 February. Dr Wykes was given all appropriate consular assistance throughout.

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