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BOXING (No. 2)

EDM (Early Day Motion) 1458A1: tabled on 17 October 1995

Tabled in the 1994-95 session.

This motion has been signed by 4 Members. It is an amendment to an existing motion.

As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.

This is an amendment to an existing motion

This motion was originally tabled by Lynne Jones on 16 October 1995. This is amendment number 1.

View details of the original motion

Suggested amendment

leave out from `Murray' to end and add `has complete confidence in the British Boxing Board of Control to update its procedures constantly to ensure all possible medical care for boxers and the best possible conduct of bouts; recognises that boxing is a sport enjoyed by thousands of participants of all ages and from every background as a unique art; and further recognises that several other sports are more lethal, including mountaineering, with more deaths on the Cairngorms last winter than in 50 years of boxing.'.

Original motion text

That this House expresses its sorrow at the death of the boxer James Murray on Sunday 15th October, and sends its sympathies to the family of Mr Murray; also expresses its extreme concern that the sport of boxing has once again led to the death of a young man; notes that the British Medical Association has stated once again that the only solution would be a complete ban on boxing, as enforced by other countries such as Sweden; urges the Government to reconsider its position on the sport in view of the rising number of deaths and serious injuries as a result of boxing; and believes that a total ban is the only way to prevent other young men from losing their lives or from suffering irreversible brain damage in pursuit of the fortunes with which they have been tempted by promoters and managers.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this amendment.