HL Deb 10 July 1990 vol 521 cc253-4WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether Dr. Ismail Besikci, imprisoned in Istanbul in March 1990, in connection with his book on Kurdistan, has been brought to trial and if so, with what result.

Lord Brabazon of Tara

There have been three hearings of the case against Dr. Ismail Besikci. The last took place on 16th June. The next will be on 25th July.