Motion text
That this House recalls that on 17 April 1984, WPC Yvonne Fletcher, aged 25, was shot in the back and murdered from inside the Libyan Embassy while policing a political demonstration; notes that no one has ever been charged in connection with her death, despite there being an individual identified as Saleh Mabrouk suspected of involvement in her murder; further notes that in 2017 the Government refused to allow the release of certain evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service, on the grounds of national security which would potentially have allowed Mr Mabrouk to be prosecuted in a criminal court; notes that former police officer John Murray, who was with Yvonne when she was murdered, and to whom he pledged that he would bring those responsible to justice, has campaigned relentlessly for justice for Yvonne for 37 years and on 16 November 2021, won an outstanding victory at the Royal Courts of Justice; notes the judgment delivered by the Hon. Mr Justice Martin Spencer determined that Mr Mabrouk, together with others, was jointly responsible for Yvonne’s death; further notes that it is shameful that the Government has not in any way assisted or supported Mr Murray in his campaign for justice for Yvonne; and calls for an inquiry into why the evidence was withheld from the CPS in 2017 and a review of the previously withheld evidence as to whether it can now be safely released with a view to considering a prosecution of Mr Mabrouk in a criminal court.
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.
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 November 2021
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
23 November 2021
Qaisar, Ms Anum
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 November 2021
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 November 2021
Penning, Sir Mike
Conservative
Signed on
24 November 2021
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
24 November 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
25 November 2021
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
30 November 2021
Gwynne, Andrew
Labour
Signed on
1 December 2021
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 December 2021
Crawley, Angela
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 December 2021
Davies, Geraint
Labour
Signed on
6 December 2021
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 December 2021
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 December 2021
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 December 2021
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 December 2021
Oswald, Kirsten
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 December 2021
Cooper, Daisy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
13 December 2021
Cowan, Ronnie
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 February 2022
Blackman, Kirsty
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 February 2022
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 February 2022
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
22 February 2022
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 February 2022
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.