§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Government of Malaysia concerning the arrest and imprisonment of the Deputy Prime Minister. [55522]
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§ Mr. FatchettMy right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary raised the case with the Malaysian Prime Minister on 21 September and the Malaysian Foreign Minister on 24 September. We have also consulted our EU partners, and the Austrians, as Presidency, issued a declaration on 2 October expressing deep concern about reports of physical mistreatment of Anwar and calling upon the Malaysian authorities to guarantee the rule of law and to respect the human rights of Anwar Ibrahim.
§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what(a) contacts have been made and (b) meetings have been held by the High Commissioner and High Commission staff with human rights groups in Malaysia. [55521]
§ Mr. FatchettThe High Commission has regular and close contact with a wide range of human rights groups in Malaysia.