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Foreign Secretary鈥檚 deep concern over Egypt death sentences

Foreign Secretary William Hague expresses his concern at Egyptian Court鈥檚 confirmation of 183 death sentences

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office and 皇冠体育app Rt Hon William Hague
Published
21 June 2014
This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Foreign Secretary William Hague said:

I am deeply concerned by reports that an Egyptian court has confirmed death sentences for 183 people. 皇冠体育app United Kingdom opposes the death penalty in all circumstances as a matter of principle. 皇冠体育appse sentences damage the reputation of Egypt鈥檚 judicial system and undermine international confidence in the prospects for political stability in Egypt.

I urge the Egyptian authorities to review these sentences and to ensure that human and legal rights are fully upheld in this case, and in the country as a whole.

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Published 21 June 2014