Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Ashok Kumar (Labour), on Monday, 5 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 70 members in total.

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REFERENDUM ON DEMOCRACY IN BAHRAIN

That this House congratulates the Bahraini people on their overwhelming endorsement of the National Charter of Action in the referendum held on 14th and 15th February; welcomes the proposals contained within the National Charter for the establishment of a bicameral parliament with a lower house elected on the basis of universal suffrage, the creation of an independent judiciary and the establishment of public scrutiny committees to safeguard the state's transparency; welcomes the public debate that has accompanied the referendum; and congratulates the Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, on the steps he has taken since ascending to the throne in March 1999, including his decision to pardon all involved in political violence, the lifting of the State Security Law, the promotion of women and members of minority communities to key government posts and the decision to set up a committee to safeguard human rights.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

393 

Session

2000-01

Subjects

Democracy Human rights Referendums Bahrain

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk