§ Lord Hyltonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will intervene to prevent the imprisonment in Turkey of Mr. Akin Birdal, president of the Human Rights Association, on political charges limiting normal freedom of expression. [HL2507]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanWe will raise the issue of Mr. Akin Birdal's impending imprisonment with the Turkish government, and make clear our concern at the prosecution of a leading human rights activist for the non-violent expression of his views.