Early Day Motions

DETENTION OF DR KAMAL AL-LABWANI

EDM (Early Day Motion) 1006: tabled on 11 November 2005

Tabled in the 2005-06 session.

This motion has been signed by 51 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

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

Motion text

That this House notes the visits of Dr Kamal al-Labwani to the United Kingdom in September and October; congratulates him on his efforts to stimulate meaningful dialogue on peaceful, democratic reform in Syria and his work to promote human rights there; notes with concern his detention by the Syrian authorities since his return to Damascus on Tuesday 8th November; and urges the government of Syria to publicise any charges against Dr al-Labwani at the earliest opportunity and ensure that he is treated properly in detention, has access to independent legal representation and that any legal proceedings against him conform to accepted standards of justice and due process.

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.

Campbell, Sir Menzies
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 11 November 2005
North East Fife
Primary
Clegg, Mr Nick
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 11 November 2005
Sheffield, Hallam
Featherstone, Lynne
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 11 November 2005
Hornsey and Wood Green
Baker, Norman
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 11 November 2005
Lewes
Spink, Bob
Conservative
Signed on 14 November 2005
Castle Point
Jones, Lynne
Labour
Signed on 14 November 2005
Birmingham, Selly Oak

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Alexander, Danny
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 15 November 2005
Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
Amess, Mr David
Conservative
Signed on 6 December 2005
Southend West
Barrett, John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 6 December 2005
Edinburgh West
Brazier, Mr Julian
Conservative
Signed on 6 December 2005
Canterbury
Breed, Mr Colin
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 November 2005
South East Cornwall
Brooke, Annette
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 November 2005
Mid Dorset and North Poole
Burstow, Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 November 2005
Sutton and Cheam
Cable, Dr Vincent
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 November 2005
Twickenham
Caton, Mr Martin
Labour
Signed on 15 November 2005
Gower
Cohen, Harry
Labour
Signed on 14 November 2005
Leyton and Wanstead
Cryer, Mrs Ann
Labour
Signed on 16 November 2005
Keighley
Dowd, Jim
Labour
Signed on 16 November 2005
Lewisham West
Etherington, Bill
Labour
Signed on 23 November 2005
Sunderland North
Fabricant, Michael
Conservative
Signed on 6 December 2005
Lichfield
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 November 2005
St Ives
Gidley, Sandra
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 24 November 2005
Romsey
Gillan, Mrs Cheryl
Conservative
Signed on 7 December 2005
Chesham and Amersham
Goldsworthy, Julia
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 November 2005
Falmouth and Camborne
Gove, Michael
Conservative
Signed on 8 December 2005
Surrey Heath
Gummer, Mr John
Conservative
Signed on 20 December 2005
Suffolk Coastal
Hammond, Mr Philip
Conservative
Signed on 9 January 2006
Runnymede and Weybridge
Hancock, Mr Mike
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 November 2005
Portsmouth South
Harvey, Nick
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 24 November 2005
North Devon
Heald, Mr Oliver
Conservative
Signed on 6 December 2005
North East Hertfordshire
Hemming, John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 24 November 2005
Birmingham, Yardley
Hendry, Charles
Conservative
Signed on 20 December 2005
Wealden
Holloway, Mr Adam
Conservative
Signed on 2 December 2005
Gravesham
Hopkins, Kelvin
Labour
Signed on 15 November 2005
Luton North
Horwood, Mr Martin
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 13 December 2005
Cheltenham
Laws, Mr David
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 15 November 2005
Yeovil
Lewis, Dr Julian
Conservative
Signed on 7 December 2005
New Forest East
Llwyd, Mr Elfyn
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 14 November 2005
Meirionnydd Nant Conwy
Mercer, Patrick
Conservative
Signed on 13 December 2005
Newark
Moore, Mr Michael
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 28 November 2005
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Murrison, Dr Andrew
Conservative
Signed on 20 December 2005
Westbury
Randall, Mr John
Conservative
Signed on 2 December 2005
Uxbridge
Sarwar, Mr Mohammad
Labour
Signed on 19 December 2005
Glasgow Central
Selous, Andrew
Conservative
Signed on 13 December 2005
South West Bedfordshire
Simpson, Alan
Labour
Signed on 21 November 2005
Nottingham South
Spelman, Mrs Caroline
Conservative
Signed on 19 December 2005
Meriden
Stunell, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 November 2005
Hazel Grove
Swire, Mr Hugo
Conservative
Signed on 6 March 2006
East Devon
Watkinson, Angela
Conservative
Signed on 14 December 2005
Upminster
Weir, Mr Mike
Scottish National Party
Signed on 15 November 2005
Angus
Wiggin, Bill
Conservative
Signed on 5 December 2005
Leominster

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.