Motion text
That this House expresses concern at reports from human rights groups that the Chinese Government has enforced a severe crackdown on protesters in Southern Mongolia who are reacting to the replacement of the Mongolian language in schools with Mandarin Chinese, with up to 10,000 protesters placed in police custody since August 2020; notes that crackdown tactics are alleged to include mass arrest, arbitrary detention, imprisonment, torture and blacklisting; further notes that these reports of a crackdown come at a time when there are growing concerns about minority groups’ struggle against Chinese hegemony; calls on the UK Government to make clear its opposition to this repression of the Southern Mongolian community; and urges the Chinese Government to cease the crackdown on protesters in the region and protect Mongolian minority rights, culture and identity within China.
Signatures (8)
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.
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
21 October 2020
Moran, Layla
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
21 October 2020
Lewis, Clive
Labour
Signed on
23 October 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
23 October 2020
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
2 November 2020
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
2 November 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.