§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Iranian Government in respect of Mr. Dhabihu'llah Mahrami, a member of the Baha'i community in Yazad, charged with apostasy from Islam; and if he will make a statement.[20798]
§ Mr. HanleyThe Iranian Government are aware of our concern about Mr. Mahrami's situation. We understand that the death sentence imposed by the Islamic revolutionary court in Yazd has been overruled by the supreme court and that legal proceedings are continuing. We and our European partners will continue to monitor developments closely.