Motion text
That this House marks the 10th anniversary of Shahbaz Bhatti's assassination for his courageous advocacy for Pakistan's religious minorities; recognises that countless people across the world have died, or faced significant suffering, to protect rights which people mostly take for granted in the UK; laments the fact that, according to Pew Centre Research, four out of every five people live in countries in which there are significant restrictions on freedom of religion or belief; expresses deep concern at ongoing freedom of religion or belief violations in Pakistan such as the misuse of blasphemy laws and the forced conversion and marriage of over 1,000 girls annually; pledges to honour Mr Bhatti’s legacy by continuing to advocate on behalf of religious and belief minorities in Pakistan and around the world; and calls on the British and Pakistani Governments to adopt the recommendations of the All Party Parliamentary Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief’s 2019 Report entitled Religious Minorities of Pakistan.
Signatures (7)
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.
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
1 March 2021
Donaldson, Sir Jeffrey M
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
1 March 2021
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
1 March 2021
O'Hara, Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
3 March 2021
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
3 March 2021
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 March 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.