Motion text
That this House expresses concern regarding the detention of Osman Kavala, a world-known Turkish philanthropist and a civil society activist who studied at the University of Manchester; recognises the work Osman Kavala has done to promote an open and democratic Turkey; notes that thousands of political prisoners have been arrested in Turkey; and calls on the Government to work with the Turkish Embassy in the UK and the Turkish Prime Minister to ensure the immediate release of Osman Kavala.
Signatures (15)
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.
Mann, John
Labour
Signed on
9 January 2018
Campbell, Mr Ronnie
Labour
Signed on
10 January 2018
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
10 January 2018
Glindon, Mary
Labour
Signed on
10 January 2018
Walker, Thelma
Labour
Signed on
10 January 2018
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on
11 January 2018
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
15 January 2018
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 January 2018
Gapes, Mike
Labour
Signed on
24 January 2018
Gethins, Stephen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 January 2018
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 January 2018
Hermon, Lady
Independent
Signed on
18 January 2018
Hopkins, Kelvin
Independent
Signed on
17 January 2018
Martin, Sandy
Labour
Signed on
19 January 2018
Rimmer, Ms Marie
Labour
Signed on
15 January 2018
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.