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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Robert Parry (Labour), on Thursday, 9 December 1993, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 102 members in total.


UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON HUMAN RIGHTS

That this House welcomes the 45th Anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights; calls upon Her Majesty's Government to use its influence for the protection of human rights in Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, the USA and Europe; and fully supports the campaigns of international bodies including Amnesty Internaional, the Refugee Council and the United Nations to secure the dignity of all people throughout the world and help to secure peace on earth.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON HUMAN RIGHTS (221A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Lord Trimble (primary, Ulster Unionist Party) and tabled on Tuesday, 14 December 1993. It has been signed by 3 members in total.
after 'Europe', insert 'but regrets that Her Majesty's Government, by continuing the so-called Direct Rule regime, discriminates against all the people of Northern Ireland in breach of the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
221 
221A1 
Session
1993-94
Subjects
Human rights United Nations Amnesty International Refugee Council
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk