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<p>I raised the issue most recently with the Turkish Ambassador on 13 May. While
strongly condemning the ongoing violence perpetrated by the Kurdistan Workers' Party,
a proscribed terrorist organisation in the UK, we have encouraged the Turkish authorities
to implement the recommendations made by the Committee for the Prevention of Torture
following their visit to Imrali prison where Mr Öcalan is detained. In this regard,
I welcome the fact that Mr Öcalan was granted access to two lawyers on 2 May. I also
note the comment made by Mr Öcalan, via his lawyers, that individuals should not pursue
these hunger strikes to the point of serious illness or death.</p>
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