Asia Bibi
Debate between Baroness Warsi and Lord Taylor of Holbeach(6 years ago)
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Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Con)
My Lords, the Conservatives have not had a chance to ask a question on this subject so I think it is their turn.
Baroness Warsi
My Lords, I fully endorse the comments of the right reverend Prelate. I believe that it is not just time for those blasphemy laws not to be operated in a harsh way, it is time for those laws to be brought to an end. There have been press reports that Asia Bibi, if granted asylum in the United Kingdom, would potentially not be safe from some communities here. I wish to give my noble friend and this House full confidence. As someone who is deeply connected to British Muslim communities, I assure her that they are fully supportive of any asylum claim that Asia Bibi may have and that our country may afford her, and that she would be supported as she would be by all other communities in this country.