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HANSARD Mahsa AminiI agree with the hon. Lady that BBC Persian and the BBC World Service play a vital role in delivering high-quality, accurate and impartial broadcasting across the globe. The…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Mahsa AminiI thank the hon. Lady for her question, and I am sure that many people will have been shocked and horrified at the scenes we are witnessing today following the death of Mahsa…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Mahsa AminiWe have been clear about our concerns about the IRGC’s continued destabilising activities throughout the region. The UK maintains a range of sanctions that work to constrain the…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Mahsa AminiWe continue to work closely with like-minded partners to ensure that Iran and other countries are held to account, including via the Human Rights Council in Geneva and the UN…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Mahsa AminiAs I outlined to my right hon. Friend the Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir Iain Duncan Smith), we cannot comment on this action or on any future discussions that may…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Mahsa AminiMy hon. Friend makes a very good point, and the UK has been robust in its response to Iran’s repression of protesters. We have summoned the most senior Iranian diplomat in the UK…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Mahsa AminiWe continue to work with many, including our international partners, on many countries where we see human rights violations, but we do not comment on operational matters or…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Mahsa AminiYes; my hon. Friend makes a good point. Iran’s human rights record has long been of serious concern to the UK, and the FCDO has designated it as one of its human rights priority…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Mahsa AminiIn his statement announcing the sanctions on 10 October, the Foreign Secretary said: “The UK stands with the people of Iran” and underlined to the Government of Iran that “we will…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Mahsa AminiI completely agree with my hon. Friend. The UK has joined the international community in clear condemnation of Iran’s response to the protests. My noble Friend Lord Ahmad of…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Mahsa AminiOf course we have ongoing discussions about many different cases, but I am afraid I am not able to comment on those at this point.11 Oct 2022HANSARD Mahsa AminiI understand the request from my right hon. Friend, but at this point we cannot comment on any further actions that we will take. We have clearly condemned the human rights…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Mahsa AminiAs I mentioned before, the UK has called for a full and transparent investigation of the murder of Mahsa Amini, and we continue to work with our international partners and others…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Mahsa AminiI thank my right hon. Friend for his question, and, indeed, wish him luck with his application to become Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee. We cannot comment on future…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Mahsa AminiWe are there to support the rights of women and girls all across the world, and we will continue to do so through our work with the UN and others.11 Oct 2022HANSARD Mahsa AminiI thank the hon. Gentleman for his comments, and agree very much with his sentiments. BBC Persian is a legitimate journalistic organisation with editorial independence from the UK…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Mahsa AminiAs the Foreign Secretary has said, the protests send a clear message that Iranian people are not satisfied with the path that their Government have taken; Iranian leaders must now…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Mahsa AminiThe death of Mahsa Amini in Iran was a shocking reminder of the repression faced by women in Iran. The protests across the country that have followed show us that the Iranian…11 Oct 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty the QueenThank you for calling me to speak in this debate, Madam Deputy Speaker. I start by sending my heartfelt condolences to His Majesty the King and the entire royal family and royal…10 Sept 2022HANSARDDraft Down Syndrome Act Guidance: National Call for EvidenceToday, I am delighted to announce the launch of a national call for evidence to inform the development of the draft Down Syndrome Act Guidance. There are around 47,000 people with…19 Jul 2022