HL Deb 23 June 1994 vol 556 c25WA
Lord Avebury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have considered the report of the International Human Rights Law Group of Washington DC, entitled Criminalizing Parliamentary Speech in Turkey, and what action they will take on its recommendations.

Baroness Chalker of Wallasey

We have read this report with interest. We have urged the Turkish Government to abide by its international obligations, including respect for the right of freedom of expression.