UN human rights experts demand release of British couple jailed in Iran
Summary
United Nations human rights experts have called for the release of a British couple, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, who were sentenced to 10 years in an Iranian prison on spying charges. The couple deny the accusations, are currently on hunger strike, and their trial has been criticized for unfair treatment.Key Facts
- Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, were detained in Iran in January 2025 during a motorcycle trip around the world.
- They were sentenced to 10 years in prison in February 2025 after being accused of spying.
- UN experts on torture and human rights condemned the trial for serious irregularities and called for their immediate release.
- The couple is on hunger strike in Tehran’s Evin prison, raising urgent health concerns.
- Their phone contact with family was cut off last month.
- The Foremans lost their appeal against the sentence and their case is now before Iran’s Supreme Court.
- The UK Foreign Office continues efforts to secure their safe return.
- Family members urge the UK government to use all diplomatic means to secure their freedom and warn their detention might be used for political leverage.
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