Iran

House of Lords written question – answered at on 26 July 2010.

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Photo of Lord Sheikh Lord Sheikh Conservative

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the Government of Iran about allegations of violence against women.

Photo of Lord Howell of Guildford Lord Howell of Guildford Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) (International Energy Policy)

The UK is concerned by the plight of women in Iran. On 3 June 2010, on the occasion of women's day in Iran, my honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Alistair Burt, released a statement to show his support for women activists in Iran. Furthermore, he raised the issue of women's rights during a meeting with the Iranian ambassador on 19 July.

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