Motion text
That this House condemns the blasphemy laws in Nigeria that have caused individuals with minority beliefs to receive long prison sentences or extreme mob violence; urges President Buhari to pardon those facing the death penalty for alleged blasphemous expressions before he leaves office, including Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, whose case is currently before the Supreme Court; and extends its full support to Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, a 22 year old singer at risk of execution for circulating a song via WhatsApp considered blasphemous.
Signatures (13)
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
22 May 2023
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
23 May 2023
Lockhart, Carla
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
23 May 2023
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 May 2023
Bruce, Fiona
Conservative
Signed on
23 May 2023
Rimmer, Ms Marie
Labour
Signed on
23 May 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 May 2023
Sheppard, Tommy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 May 2023
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 June 2023
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
5 June 2023
Timms, Sir Stephen
Labour
Signed on
5 June 2023
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
5 June 2023
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
5 June 2023
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.