Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Diane Abbott (Labour), on Tuesday, 28 June 2005, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 51 members in total.

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REFUGEE COUNCIL `DON'T BELIEVE THE TYPE' CAMPAIGN

That this House supports the Refugee Council campaign, Don't Believe the Type, in its attempts to campaign for a fair deal for asylum seekers and refugees; notes that too often the popular press whips up fear and hysteria with its anti-asylum campaign and that contempt towards asylum seekers often stems from ill-informed media coverage; supports the campaign in trying to bring an end to the hostility felt towards asylum seekers; and recognises that the UK has a duty to provide asylum seekers and refugees with protection and not discrimination.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

441 

Session

2005-06

Other sponsors

Peter Bottomley

Lynne Jones

Jeremy Corbyn

Andrew George

Dan Rogerson

Subjects

Asylum Campaigns Refugee Council

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk