IMPRISONMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS IN VIETNAM - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Early Day Motions

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 with concern the current crackdown on human rights defenders and pro-democracy activists in Vietnam; notes specifically the recent sentencing of lawyers Nguyen-Van Dai and Le Thi Cong Nhan, medical doctor Le Nguyen Sang, journalist Huynh Nguyen Dao, lawyer Nguyen Bac Truyen and Catholic Father Nguyen Van Ly under Article 88 of Vietnam's penal code; highlights that these arrests have all taken place since Vietnam's hosting of the APEC Summit in November 2006 and her ascendance to the World Trade Organisation; regrets the severe shortcomings in due legal process, including the consistent denial of access to a lawyer for Nguyen Van Dai and Le Thi Cong Nhan, in contravention of Vietnamese law; and calls on the UK Government to make representations to the Vietnamese authorities to urge the immediate and unconditional release of these prisoners of conscience.

Signatures (63)

Supporters (62)
Withdrawn signatures (1)

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.

Burrowes, Mr David

Enfield, Southgate

Liberal Democrat

Bottomley, Sir Peter

Hancock, Mr Mike

Liberal Democrat

Portsmouth South

Dismore, Mr Andrew

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

Betts, Mr Clive

Sheffield, Attercliffe

Liberal Democrat

Carshalton and Wallington

Liberal Democrat

Sutton and Cheam

Carmichael, Mr Alistair

Liberal Democrat

Orkney and Shetland

Caton, Mr Martin

Old Bexley and Sidcup

Islington North

Newcastle upon Tyne Central

Crabb, Mr Stephen

Preseli Pembrokeshire

Heywood and Middleton

Dodds, Mr Nigel

Democratic Unionist Party

Donaldson, Jeffrey M.

Democratic Unionist Party

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Barnsley East and Mexborough

Etherington, Bill

Sunderland North

Foster, Michael Jabez

Hastings and Rye

Gerrard, Mr Neil

Gummer, Mr John

Suffolk Coastal

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Birmingham, Yardley

Hermon, Lady Sylvia

Ulster Unionist Party

Liberal Democrat

Hopkins, Kelvin

Hoyle, Mr Lindsay

Liberal Democrat

Jenkins, Mr Brian

Birmingham, Selly Oak

Lazarowicz, Mark

Edinburgh North and Leith

Liberal Democrat

Manchester, Withington

Llwyd, Mr Elfyn

Meirionnydd Nant Conwy

Mid Worcestershire

MacNeil, Mr Angus

Scottish National Party

Na h-Eileanan an Iar

McDonnell, Dr Alasdair

Social Democratic & Labour Party

McGrady, Mr Eddie

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Naysmith, Dr Doug

Bristol North West

Prentice, Mr Gordon

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

29 October 2007

Liberal Democrat

Sanders, Mr Adrian

Liberal Democrat

Nottingham South

Stunell, Andrew

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

East Dunbartonshire

Liberal Democrat

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

South Derbyshire

Finchley and Golders Green

Scottish National Party

Williams, Mr Roger

Liberal Democrat

Brecon and Radnorshire

Winterton, Sir Nicholas

These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.

Lewisham, Deptford