To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations the European Union has made to the Government of India on the case of Dr Binayak Sen; and whether the European Union will send an observer to all further judicial proceedings in this case. [HL3266]

I share the noble Lord's concerns and we continue to take an active interest in this case.

The EU has registered its concern with the Indian Government, writing to the Ministry of External Affairs, the National Human Rights Commission and a number of senior political leaders about the case.

The EU has sent observers to the various stages of his judicial hearings so far and plans to attend his bail hearing, now due in May.