HC Deb 16 November 1992 vol 214 cc79-80W
Mr. Wilshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations have been made to the Abu Dhabi authorities concerning the death in detention of Mr. Arjumand Naqvi.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

Following Mr. Arjumand Naqvi's death on 3 November 1992 our embassy in Abu Dhabi formally requested a copy of the post mortem report.

Mr. Wilshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he took, before the death in Abu Dhabi of Mr. Arjumand Naqvi, to encourage the Abu Dhabi authorities to(a) release him, (b) charge him, (c) provide proper legal representation and (d) provide proper medical attention.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

We have made repeated representations to the Abu Dhabi authorities asking them either to charge or release all those detainees, including the late Mr. Arjumand Naqvi, for whom we have consular responsibility. The detainees are free to engage legal representation. A doctor pays regular visits to the detainees.

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