Motion text
That this House notes its great concern at the decision of the Spanish Supreme Court to remove the President of Catalonia, Quim Torra, from office by banning him from holding public posts; notes that that decision was taken because banners calling for support of the rights of Catalan political prisoners were displayed on government buildings and were not taken down immediately when the court ruled they must be taken down; believes that this case centres on the fundamental right to free speech and that the court’s verdict on this case is a severe blow to that right as well as to democracy; and calls on the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs to convey these concerns most strongly to the Spanish Government.
Signatures (23)
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.
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
29 September 2020
Rosindell, Andrew
Conservative
Signed on
29 September 2020
Hosie, Stewart
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 September 2020
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
30 September 2020
Cherry, Joanna
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 September 2020
Cowan, Ronnie
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 September 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 September 2020
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
30 September 2020
Ferrier, Margaret
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 September 2020
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
30 September 2020
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
30 September 2020
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 September 2020
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
30 September 2020
Sheppard, Tommy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 September 2020
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 October 2020
Newlands, Gavin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 October 2020
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 October 2020
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
5 October 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 October 2020
MacAskill, Kenny
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 October 2020
MacNeil, Angus Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 October 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 October 2020
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 October 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.