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 condemns the arrest and prosecution of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev and denounces the trial currently in process against them as politically motivated; notes that Khodorkovsky's case has been marred by severe human rights abuses and shares the concern of Amnesty International that the rights of the two defendants have been violated; supports the Italian Parliament, the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Francois Zimeray, France's Human Rights Ambassador and other parliaments and politicians who have called on President Medvedev to take all measures to ensure the rule of law and respect for Khodorkovsky's rights; is concerned by the harassment of UK witnesses involved in the trial; further notes that Khodorkovsky has been detained illegally and has been subject to appalling treatment, kept in a glass booth in court, has been placed in solitary confinement for absurd reasons, denied full access to legal counsel and unfairly denied access to his family; believes that Khodorkovsky's case amplifies the recurring and systemic problems plaguing the Russian justice system; and calls on the Government to raise the case with President Medvedev and Prime Minister Putin and to continue to demand that the Russian President and Prime Minister fulfil their pledge to end legal nihilism in Russia.
Signatures (14)
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.
Bryant, Chris
Labour
Signed on
19 October 2010
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
19 October 2010
Durkan, Mark
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
19 October 2010
Meale, Mr Alan
Labour
Signed on
20 October 2010
Caton, Martin
Labour
Signed on
20 October 2010
Halfon, Robert
Conservative
Signed on
21 October 2010
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Bruce, Malcolm
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
1 November 2010
Corbyn, Jeremy
Labour
Signed on
25 October 2010
Lazarowicz, Mark
Labour
Signed on
22 October 2010
Leech, Mr John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
21 October 2010
McDonnell, Dr Alasdair
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
10 November 2010
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
25 October 2010
Sharma, Mr Virendra
Labour
Signed on
22 October 2010
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.