Iran: sham trials, torture, and executions

I have written to the Foreign Secretary to press for urgent UK action in response to the escalating use of the death penalty against political prisoners in Iran.

Credible reports, including from Amnesty International and the UN Fact-Finding Mission, point to sham trials, torture, and a sharp rise in executions – now including young protesters detained during the recent unrest. This is not isolated; it is a pattern of repression that risks escalating further if left unchecked.

I have made clear that the UK cannot stand back. There needs to be a firm public condemnation of these executions, coordinated international pressure to halt those currently facing death, and action through the UN Human Rights Council to address what is unfolding.

The UK has a responsibility to lead, not follow. That means using its position to drive a serious international response and ensure there is accountability for what is happening.

I have called on the Foreign Secretary to set out what steps the Government will now take.