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HANSARD Afghanistan: Ban on Women Aid WorkersI commend my right hon. Friend for his actions in this regard. Clearly, because other donors are reducing their funding, it is even more important that our funding is safeguarded…19 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsAs we approach Holocaust Memorial Day, colleagues can sign the early-day motion and the book of commitment, and they can attend the various commemorative services. I have to…18 Jan 2023HANSARDThe Execution of Alireza AkbariI would like to thank my right hon. Friend for his statement, and to express my sympathy to Mr Akbari’s family, who are going through such a terrible time. We should remember that…16 Jan 2023HANSARDIranI thank the hon. Lady for that intervention and I agree with her entirely on those aspects.12 Jan 2023HANSARDIranIt is fair to say that the Government have not been inactive in this regard. On 11 November, the Foreign Secretary summoned Iran’s chargé d’affaires to discuss the threats against…12 Jan 2023HANSARDIranWith the leave of the House, I would like to thank the 13 Back Benchers and three Front Benchers who have contributed to this excellent debate. Often, this House is at its best…12 Jan 2023HANSARDIranI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. I am going through a menu of points that I want the Government to follow, and she is absolutely right that I am not bleeding. I had…12 Jan 2023HANSARDIranLet me make a bit more progress, as I know the Deputy Speaker will be chasing me about time shortly. I will take some more interventions in a moment. On 15 November, reliable…12 Jan 2023HANSARDIranClearly, it is an absolute outrage that anyone should be punished for the way that they are—their sexuality or any other regard.12 Jan 2023HANSARDIranI beg to move, That this House condemns unreservedly the actions of the Government of Iran in suppressing protests in that country; deplores the violent behaviour of Iranian…12 Jan 2023HANSARDIranI will just finish my point. Just last weekend, a journalist was arrested and remains detained in Iran.12 Jan 2023HANSARDIranI thank the right hon. Gentleman for that intervention. Clearly, the whole House offers its admiration to the men and women demonstrating on the streets and bravely standing up to…12 Jan 2023HANSARDIranIndeed. I thank my hon. Friend for that point.12 Jan 2023HANSARDIranI thank the hon. Lady for her intervention. Alireza Akbari, who is not just an Iranian, but a UK-Iranian dual national, is on death row. His family have been called in, as has…12 Jan 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseHappy new year, Mr Speaker. Over the past three years, the most hideous crime in my constituency has been the theft of catalytic converters, with gangs of thugs arriving at…12 Jan 2023HANSARDIranThe hon. Lady pre-empts what I will say later in my speech. I absolutely agree with what she says. Mahsa Amini’s death has sparked a protest movement that remains extremely…12 Jan 2023HANSARDIranI thank the right hon. Gentleman for that intervention, but I will wait for the Minister to respond to the debate. I am deeply concerned by reports of threats made to…12 Jan 2023HANSARDIranClearly, individuals in this Parliament can demonstrate their support by sponsoring a prisoner and a protester, and I urge colleagues to do that.12 Jan 2023HANSARDIranLet me continue before taking further interventions. Those who are arrested are copiously tortured, beaten by the police, refused medication and denied legal representation, and…12 Jan 2023HANSARDIranI will, if I may, make a bit of progress. I will take some more interventions in a minute. On 8 December, the first protester was officially executed. Mohsen Shekari, who was only…12 Jan 2023