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<p>We are seriously concerned by Raif Badawi’s case. The UK condemns the use of cruel,
inhuman or degrading punishment in all circumstances. The Secretary of State for Foreign
and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge
(Mr Hammond) has raised the matter with the Saudi Ambassador. We have previously raised
the case at a senior level with the Saudi authorities. The UK is a strong supporter
of freedom of expression around the world. We believe that people must be allowed
to freely discuss and debate issues, peacefully challenge their governments, exercise
the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion, and speak out against violations
of human rights wherever they occur.</p>
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