asked Her Majesty's Government:

What assessment they have made of the nine criminal charges reported to have been brought against Leyla Zana in the High Court of Diyarbakir, Turkey. [HL5361]

We are aware of the recent criminal charges brought against Leyla Zana in the High Court of Diyarbakir. We have not seen independent verification of what she has allegedly said so cannot comment on the substance of the cases. However, we have consistently stressed to the Turkish Government that legitimate non-violent expression of views should not be prosecuted, but that we utterly condemn all acts of terrorism.