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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Jimmy Dunnachie (Labour), on Wednesday, 17 April 1991, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 28 members in total.


HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN KASHMIR

That this House condemns the atrocities being committed by members of the Indian Army against Kashmiri citizens in their country; calls upon the Indian Government to instruct all members of its armed forces personnel to undertake whatever action is necessary to cease immediately all such human rights violations against the people of Kashmir; and further calls on Her Majesty's Government as a matter of urgency to use its influence as a leading member of the United Nations to instigate an immediate investigation into these horrific happenings.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN KASHMIR (715A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Toby Jessel (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Monday, 6 May 1991. It has been signed by 3 members in total.
Leave out from 'House' to end and add 'commends the Government of India on the continuous efforts to find a political solution to the conflicts and unrest in the state of Jammu and Kashmir; trusts that issues between India and Pakistan will be settled constructively, with human rights problems resolved, within the framework of the Simla Agreement of 1972; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to use its best endeavours to achieve these ends.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
715 
715A1 
Session
1990-91
Subjects
Human rights India Kashmir
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk