Jimmy Lai: Prison Sentence
Debate between Baroness Chapman of Darlington and Baroness Brinton
Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab)
As far as I understand it, they are still serving and there is a clear view taken by this House and others about that decision to continue to serve. The Government have not put pressure on them, because that is not the way we treat judges, but given the view that comes from this House and has been expressed and explained here, I think they could do worse than to listen to what the noble Lord just said.
Baroness Brinton (LD)
My Lords, given that Jimmy Lai is a British citizen and that the Chinese have refused any consular visits for well over two years, was this raised in China last week when the Prime Minister was there, and will the Government redouble their efforts to get consular visits following the announcement of the result?
Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab)
Yes, Jimmy Lai should have consular visits. He should have access to the ability to practise his religious beliefs; he should also have medical access and access to his family. Yes, we did raise this and will continue to.