Falun Gong practitioners detained in China

25.6.2012

Question for written answer E-006267/2012
to the Commission
Rule 117
Linda McAvan (S&D)

I am writing following a case brought to my attention by a constituent of mine. An urgent call for action has been made by Amnesty International with regard to two Falun Gong practitioners in China who are at risk of torture, namely Wang Xiaodong and his sister Wang Junling. Despite China’s ratification of the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment in 1988, Falun Gong sources have documented over 3 500 deaths in custody of Falun Gong practitioners, believed to have been caused by torture and other ill-treatment.

1. Could the Commission indicate what action it has taken to promote freedom of expression in China and to end the discrimination experienced by Falun Gong practitioners at the hands of the Chinese authorities?

2. Could the Commission raise this case at the next meeting with the Chinese authorities?

OJ C 262 E, 11/09/2013