Motion text
That this House appreciates that World Press Freedom Day is intended to honour the excellent work and risks taken by journalists throughout the world; notes that one internationally renowned journalist has completed four years in a maximum security prison in this country; recognises that Julian Assange faces extradition to the USA under the Espionage Act for revealing uncomfortable truths such as the publication of material relating to state actions in Iraq and Afghanistan; further notes that such treatment of a journalist jeopardises the freedom of all journalists to go about their work unimpeded by state interference and criminalises the invaluable journalism that is in the public interest; and calls on the Home Secretary to reject extradition.
Signatures (11)
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.
Corbyn, Jeremy
Independent
Signed on
2 May 2023
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
9 May 2023
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
9 May 2023
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on
5 May 2023
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
9 May 2023
Webbe, Claudia
Independent
Signed on
15 May 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.