Written Question · S4W-18244 · Session 4
Further to the answer to question S4W-14981 by Humza Yousaf on 31 May 2013, whether it has since taken steps to raise the issue of the poet…
The question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S4W-14981 by Humza Yousaf on 31 May 2013, whether it has since taken steps to raise the issue of the poet, Mohamed al-Ajami, with the Qatari authorities.
The answer
As stated in the Scottish Government’s International Framework we will raise human rights where and when appropriate. I raised issues relating to freedom of artistic expression and human rights during my recent brief visit to Qatar. No specific cases were mentioned on this occasion.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-18244 by reference.