Written questions

Mahrang Baloch

2026-06-29 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · HL1462 · Official question

Lord Alton of Liverpool

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Pakistan about the sentencing to life imprisonment of Dr Mahrang Baloch; and what response they received.

Answer

The UK is clear that the freedom to hold and express views without censorship, intimidation or unnecessary restriction is a cornerstone of democracy. We remain deeply concerned over reports of human rights violations and abuses against human rights defend...