Motion text
That this House notes with concern that Ryan Cornelius, a British citizen, remains imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates, notwithstanding a finding by the United Nations that he has been arbitrarily detained, and notwithstanding a finding by the United Nations that Mr Cornelius should be immediately released and provided with compensation and other reparations in accordance with international law; calls upon the UAE government to release Mr Cornelius in accordance with international law; further calls upon the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs to secure the release of Mr Cornelius; and asks the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs to raise this matter with his Emirati counterpart.
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.
Wilson, Munira
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
13 February 2025
Miller, Calum
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
24 February 2025
Maguire, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
24 February 2025
Chowns, Ellie
Green Party
Signed on
24 February 2025
McDonnell, John
Independent
Signed on
24 February 2025
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
25 February 2025
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Brown-Fuller, Jess
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
26 February 2025
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
26 February 2025
Forster, Mr Will
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
27 February 2025
Lamb, Peter
Labour
Signed on
3 March 2025
Dillon, Mr Lee
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
3 March 2025
Akehurst, Luke
Labour
Signed on
4 March 2025
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
5 March 2025
Wilkinson, Max
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
6 March 2025
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.