Foreign Secretary’s deep concern over Egypt death sentences
23 Jun 2014 01:13 PM
Foreign Secretary William Hague expresses his
concern at Egyptian Court’s confirmation of 183 death
sentences
Foreign Secretary William Hague said:
I
am deeply concerned by reports that an Egyptian court has confirmed death
sentences for 183 people. The United Kingdom opposes the death penalty in all
circumstances as a matter of principle. These sentences damage the reputation
of Egypt’s 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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