Motion text
That this House commends the work of David Maxwell Fyfe, a prosecutor at the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials and notes his important role in drafting the European Convention on Human Rights; understands David’s childhood and early education took place in Edinburgh; applauds the work of Songs of the People, a project by English Cabaret including members of a new generation of David's family, which educates people on the evolution of modern human rights; notes their production, Dreams of Peace and Freedom, which commemorates David's journey from Nuremberg to Strasbourg through his own words, archive film, original music and live performance; recognises this year marks the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials; celebrates the 75th anniversary of the signing of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR); acknowledges the ECHR’s crucial role in empowering individuals to uphold their rights; further understands it laid the foundation for drafting relevant laws in the United Kingdom; and believes this was especially true of the Human Rights Act 1998, which embedded this protection into domestic law and strengthened the rights of people across the UK.
Signatures (9)
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.
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
19 June 2025
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
23 June 2025
Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 June 2025
Wrigley, Martin
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 June 2025
Chowns, Ellie
Green Party
Signed on
23 June 2025
MacDonald, Mr Angus
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
25 June 2025
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.