Motion text
That this House notes the ongoing, grave human rights violations in Manipur, India, including acts of sexual violence, extrajudicial killings, home destruction, forced displacement, torture and ill-treatment, predominantly targeting the Kuki-Zo people, a tribal community who are largely Christian; further notes that between 3 May and mid-August an estimated 160 people have been killed and over 300 injured, with more than 40,000 people being displaced by the violence; highlights that UN experts have raised serious concerns about the slow and inadequate response by the Indian government, including law enforcement; recognises that these human rights violations occur as part of wider attacks on religious and ethnic minorities across India, many of which public officials have been accused of aiding and abetting; and calls on the Government to raise the issue of human rights violations in Manipur with the Indian government and to halt negotiations towards a UK-India free trade agreement while such violations continue to occur.
Signatures (21)
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.
Whittome, Nadia
Labour
Signed on
12 September 2023
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
12 September 2023
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
12 September 2023
Sultana, Zarah
Labour
Signed on
12 September 2023
Winter, Beth
Labour
Signed on
12 September 2023
Byrne, Ian
Labour
Signed on
12 September 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Osborne, Kate
Labour
Signed on
12 September 2023
Webbe, Claudia
Independent
Signed on
13 September 2023
Abbott, Ms Diane
Independent
Signed on
13 September 2023
Corbyn, Jeremy
Independent
Signed on
13 September 2023
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
13 September 2023
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
13 September 2023
Trickett, Jon
Labour
Signed on
13 September 2023
Lewis, Clive
Labour
Signed on
14 September 2023
Bonnar, Steven
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 September 2023
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 September 2023
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
15 September 2023
Blake, Olivia
Labour
Signed on
18 September 2023
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
18 September 2023
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
18 September 2023
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
19 September 2023
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.