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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lembit Opik (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 24 May 2006, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 10 members in total.


BRIAN HAW

That this House notes that the forcible removal of placards and posters from Brian Haw's long-standing demonstration in Parliament Square against the Iraq war is symbolic of the erosion of liberty in a country where the freedom to protest should be fundamental to democracy.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

BRIAN HAW (2257A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Peter Luff (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Thursday, 25 May 2006. It has been signed by 2 members in total.
leave out from first `the' to end and add `way that those who carry legitimate protest to unacceptable extremes can discredit the cause they support and endanger the liberties of the majority; notes the parallels with the animal rights lobby; and reluctantly supports the action that has been taken against Mr Haw.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
2257 
2257A1 
Session
2005-06
Other sponsors
Bob Spink
George Galloway
Lynne Jones
Andrew George
James Gray
Subjects
Demonstrations Parliament Square Haw, Brian
Link
View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk