To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the health of British citizen Jimmy Lai, imprisoned in Hong Kong, and whether they have sought his release on grounds of compassion.
Answered on
5 August 2024
Diplomats from our Consulate-General in Hong Kong are observing Mr Lai's trial. We are pressing for consular access, which the Hong Kong Prison Authorities have refused on grounds they do not recognise dual nationality.
Answered by
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office