HL Deb 31 March 1999 vol 599 c60WA
Lord Thomas of Gresford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What representations they have made to the Government of Malaysia to ensure that its international reputation will not be damaged if it's commitment to the rule of law, in particular the independence of the Malaysian Bar, is seen to be weakened by the conduct of the Anwar Ibrahim trial. [HL1719]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

We take all appropriate opportunities to raise such issues with the Malaysian authorities. Most recently, the Secretary of State expressed concern to the Malaysian Foreign Minister on 15 February about a number of aspects of the trial of former Deputy Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim and related developments. Our High Commission has attended the trial regularly and HMG fully associate themselves with the statements issued by the European Union on 2 October and 27 November.