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<p>Iran's human rights record continues to be of serious concern to the UK. We remain
deeply concerned by Iran's failure to uphold its international legal obligations.
The continued use of the death penalty, weak rule of law and restrictions on freedoms
of expression are deeply worrying. It remains a long-standing policy of the United
Kingdom to oppose the death penalty in all circumstances as a matter of principle.
While we have not made representations on these particular cases, the UK regularly
raises human rights with the Iranian authorities at all levels. We unreservedly support
the right to peaceful protest, and we continue to take action with the international
community to press Iran to improve its poor record on all human rights issues.</p>
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