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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY IN THE ARAB WORLD

EDM (Early Day Motion) 34: tabled on 04 June 2014

Tabled in the 2014-15 session.

This motion has been signed by 33 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 recognies the importance of freedom of religion as a fundamental element of an open, liberal democracy; calls on the Government to use its influence, directly with the nations of the Arab world and indirectly through the EU and the UN, to protect Christians and other religious minorities under threat and ensure that they are not forced to flee from their homes and become refugees and asylum seekers; urges that any new constitutions fully support religious freedom as defined by Articles 18 and 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and asks the Government to raise issues of religious liberty as a key topic in all dealings with the governments of the Arab world.

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.

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

Campbell, Sir Menzies
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 June 2014
North East Fife
Caton, Martin
Labour
Signed on 10 June 2014
Gower
Clark, Katy
Labour
Signed on 9 June 2014
North Ayrshire and Arran
Cooper, Rosie
Labour
Signed on 12 June 2014
West Lancashire
Crausby, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 12 June 2014
Bolton North East
Cryer, John
Labour
Signed on 23 June 2014
Leyton and Wanstead
Dodds, Mr Nigel
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 11 June 2014
Belfast North
Donaldson, Mr Jeffrey M.
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 9 June 2014
Lagan Valley
Edwards, Jonathan
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 10 June 2014
Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
Farron, Tim
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 June 2014
Westmorland and Lonsdale
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 9 June 2014
St Ives
Godsiff, Mr Roger
Labour
Signed on 10 June 2014
Birmingham, Hall Green
Hancock, Mr Mike
Independent
Signed on 17 June 2014
Portsmouth South
Hemming, John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 9 June 2014
Birmingham, Yardley
Leech, Mr John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 9 June 2014
Manchester, Withington
Llwyd, Mr Elfyn
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 11 June 2014
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
McDonnell, Dr Alasdair
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on 11 June 2014
Belfast South
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on 9 June 2014
Hayes and Harlington
Meale, Sir Alan
Labour
Signed on 9 June 2014
Mansfield
Ritchie, Ms Margaret
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on 9 June 2014
South Down
Roy, Lindsay
Labour
Signed on 12 June 2014
Glenrothes
Stunell, Sir Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 June 2014
Hazel Grove
Ward, Mr David
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 June 2014
Bradford East
Weir, Mr Mike
Scottish National Party
Signed on 11 June 2014
Angus
Williams, Mr Mark
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 June 2014
Ceredigion
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 11 June 2014
East Antrim

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.