Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with his international counterparts on whether Pakistan has adequately complied with international human rights law when trying civilians before military courts.

The UK Government has raised the use of the Pakistan Army Act to try civilians with the Government of Pakistan, urging them to ensure they act in line with international human rights law, including the right to a fair trial. We will continue to seek opportunities to reinforce these messages.