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<p>During my visit to Cairo on 16 September, I met a group of prominent human rights
defenders. I underlined to them the UK's enduring support for human rights around
the world. My officials and I continue to raise human rights concerns in our contacts
with the Egyptian authorities. As set out in my responses to previous questions (3559
and 3560) tabled by the Honourable Member for Leeds North East, we have urged the
Egyptian authorities to release journalists and political detainees. We have also
pressed the Egyptians to review mass judicial decisions, remove restrictions on civil
society, and improve access to justice.</p>
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