Motion text
That this House notes with concern the re-imprisonment in December 2022 of Fariba Kamalbadi and Mahvash Sabet, two Baha’is in Iran; further notes that both of these women served 10 years in harsh conditions from 2008 to 2018 and were the subject of widespread international outcry; acknowledges that these two women are widely regarded as prisoners of conscience; observes with concern that both women are over 60 years of age and poor health; and urges the Government to use all bilateral and multilateral means of influence to call on the Iranian Government to release Fariba and Mahvash immediately.
Signatures (14)
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.
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
12 January 2023
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
17 January 2023
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
17 January 2023
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
17 January 2023
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
19 January 2023
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
19 January 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
19 January 2023
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
19 January 2023
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 January 2023
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
20 January 2023
Sheppard, Tommy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 January 2023
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
25 January 2023
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
25 January 2023
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
6 February 2023
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.