§ Lord Hyltonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether, on humanitarian grounds, they are taking up with the government of Yemen the case of Mr Mohamed Omer Haji, a Somali refugee, facing possible execution for apostasy from Islam. [HL3288]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Scotland of Asthal)Our Ambassador in Sana'a raised the case of Mohamed Omer Haji with the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdullah al-Sayedi on 9 July and made clear our concerns. We understand that Mohamed Omer Haji has not yet been sentenced. The court in Aden convened on 12 July and was immediately adjourned. The next hearing is due to take place on 19 July. We will continue to monitor the case and stand ready to raise the matter again with the Yemeni Government.