§ Mr. Hilary BennTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Government of Malaysia about the case of Mr. David Chell. [130085]
§ Mr. HainWe have not yet made any representations about the case of David Chell in Malaysia. However, if the death sentence is upheld once the appeals process is exhausted we will make strong representations to the Malaysian Government to grant clemency and have the sentence commuted. We would also consider making representations if, after all legal remedies have been exhausted, Mr. Chell and his lawyer have prima facie evidence of a miscarriage or denial of justice.