Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Michael Moore (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 14 November 2007, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 45 members in total.
ELECTIONS IN SIERRA LEONE
That this House congratulates Sierra Leone for its recent conduct of successful parliamentary and presidential elections, and the peaceful transition of power to the new regime; notes the important role of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy in providing training and support to the political parties in Sierra Leone; supports the Foundation's ongoing work in the country; further supports President Koroma's desire to tackle corruption; believes that Sierra Leone can now build on these elections to create a prosperous and democratic state; recognises the role that Britain and the United Nations played in bringing stability to Sierra Leone; welcomes the trial of Charles Taylor at the Special Court for Sierra Leone in the Hague; and hopes that the conclusion of this trial will allow Sierra Leone to leave its difficult past behind it.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 264
- Session
- 2007-08
- Other sponsors
- Peter Bottomley
- Jeremy Corbyn
- Andrew Dismore
- Andrew George
- Alan Simpson
- Subjects
- Africa Elections Politics and government
- Link
- View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk
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- 2022-10-09 11:11:17 +0100
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