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<p>It is the long-standing policy of the Government to oppose the death penalty in
all circumstances as a matter of principle. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State
for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth East
(Mr Ellwood), raised our concerns over the sentencing to death of former President
Morsi with the Egyptian Ambassador in May. He also issued a statement setting out
our concern and noting that there are further stages in the legal process, which we
will continue to follow closely.</p><p>We do not underestimate the challenges Egypt
faces, including long-standing militancy in Sinai. Stability and security in the long
run is best served by bringing as many groups as possible into political processes.
We have been clear that the Egyptian authorities must apply the rule of law consistently
in line with international standards, and protect the political and legal rights of
all Egyptians as the basis for the country’s future stability.</p>
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