BRUNEI PENAL CODE - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Early Day Motions

Motion text

That this House expresses deep concern at the planned introduction of a new penal code in Brunei; notes the UN Secretary-General’s belief that these new laws are in clear violation of human rights principles; expresses solidarity with LGBT+ Bruneians and grave concern about the impact of this legislation upon the LGBT+ community; condemns the planned introduction of the death penalty for gay sex in Brunei; notes that women and Bruneians from religious minorities are also at significant risk; expresses concern that British forces continue to operate in Brunei; believes that the protection of human rights should be central to UK foreign policy; and calls on the UK government to exert pressure and influence upon Brunei and all Commonwealth nations to protect the rights of LGBT+ people and other minority groups.

Signatures (80)

Supporters (80)
Withdrawn signatures (0)

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.

Dulwich and West Norwood

Scottish National Party

McKinnell, Catherine

Newcastle upon Tyne North

Duffield, Rosie

Leeds North West

Rutherglen and Hamilton West

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

Betts, Mr Clive

Sheffield South East

McDonald, Stuart C.

Scottish National Party

Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East

Barron, Sir Kevin

Campbell, Mr Ronnie

Stretford and Urmston

Slaughter, Andy

Kinnock, Stephen

Lewell-Buck, Mrs Emma

Antoniazzi, Tonia

Brentford and Isleworth

Cardiff Central

Birmingham, Yardley

Ashton-under-Lyne

Warwick and Leamington

Harman, Ms Harriet

Camberwell and Peckham

Westminster North

Hendrick, Sir Mark

Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

Ealing Central and Acton

Sheppard, Tommy

Scottish National Party

Leyton and Wanstead

Liberal Democrat

Wolverhampton North East

Doughty, Stephen

Cardiff South and Penarth

Lucas, Caroline

Brighton, Pavilion

Marsden, Gordon

Blackpool South

West Lancashire

Liberal Democrat

Carshalton and Wallington

Sharma, Mr Virendra

Ealing, Southall

Sheerman, Mr Barry

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Thewliss, Alison

Scottish National Party

Glasgow Central

Davey, Sir Edward

Liberal Democrat

Kingston and Surbiton

Edwards, Jonathan

Carmarthen East and Dinefwr

Burden, Richard

Birmingham, Northfield

Bottomley, Sir Peter

Stephens, Chris

Scottish National Party

Glasgow South West

St Helens North

Robinson, Gavin

Democratic Unionist Party

Cunningham, Mr Jim

Stoke-on-Trent Central

West, Catherine

Hornsey and Wood Green

Jardine, Christine

Liberal Democrat

Hopkins, Kelvin

Russell-Moyle, Lloyd

Brighton, Kemptown

Saville Roberts, Liz

Dwyfor Meirionnydd

Democratic Unionist Party

Godsiff, Mr Roger

Birmingham, Hall Green

Scottish National Party

Monaghan, Carol

Scottish National Party

Glasgow North West

Gethins, Stephen

Scottish National Party

North East Fife

Scottish National Party

Scottish National Party

Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Scottish National Party

Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.