Motion text
That this House expresses its concern at the announcement that Amnesty International will close its two offices in Hong Kong by the end of the year; highlights that Amnesty International cites the impact of the national security law as the key factor behind the decision; acknowledges Amnesty International’s statement that said that the regime is attempting to rid the city of all dissenting voices; praises Amnesty International for 40 years of determined campaigning for better human rights in Hong Kong and the region; notes that as well as Amnesty International, at least 35 civil society groups and unions have been forced to disband since the National Security Law was imposed; further notes that over 150 people have been arrested under the National Security Law; condemns the Hong Kong government for implementing the National Security Law; and calls on the Foreign Secretary to make a statement on the UK’s response to the situation in Hong Kong.
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.
Rosindell, Andrew
Conservative
Signed on
28 October 2021
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
29 October 2021
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
29 October 2021
Davies, Geraint
Labour
Signed on
29 October 2021
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
1 November 2021
Gwynne, Andrew
Labour
Signed on
2 November 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
2 November 2021
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
8 November 2021
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
8 November 2021
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
8 November 2021
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
15 November 2021
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
17 November 2021
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 November 2021
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
5 January 2022
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
24 January 2022
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.