§ Lord Hyltonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will seek the release from prison in Guinea of Mr Alpha Conde MP, a former presidential candidate, considered by the Inter-Parliamentary Union not to have received a fair trail (Resolution of Council 21 October 2000). [HL1008]
§ Baroness Scotland of AsthalWe supported European Union demarches calling on the Government of Guinea to ensure Mr Conde received a fair trail. EU Heads of Mission on Conakry attended the trial as observers. Since the sentencing on 12 September 2000, we have been monitoring Mr Conde's treatment closely. We will continue to urge the Government of Guinea to ensure that Mr Conde is treated humanely, in accordance with international human rights standards.