§ Lord Hyltonasked Her Majesty's Government:
What information they have regarding whether persons convicted in Turkey of political offences are treated more harshly than ordinary criminals and, if so, whether they consider that such treatment complies with the Turkish constitution.
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§ Lord CheshamWe are not aware of any general practice in the treatment of Turkish prisoners which differentiates between those convicted of political offences and other criminals. We welcomed the measures announced by the Turkish Government in July to look into prison conditions.
§ Lord Hyltonasked Her Majesty's Government:
What information they have concerning conditions in Turkish prisons for both remand and sentenced prisoners, especially regarding visits by relatives and lawyers, nutrition of prisoners, food parcels allowed, prices in prison shops, searches, medical care, transfers to hospitals and hygienic conditions.
§ Lord CheshamWe understand that the Turkish Government proposes to tighten rules of visits and food parcels. We will continue to discuss concern about prison conditions with the Turkish authorities.