Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Diane Abbott (Labour), on Wednesday, 12 March 2008, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 75 members in total.

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MEHDI KAZEMI AND THE TREATMENT OF HOMOSEXUALITY IN IRAN

That this House is concerned by the case of Iranian teenager Mehdi Kazemi who is currently living in Holland; notes reports that Mr Kazemi's boyfriend was forced by Iranian authorities to denounce other gay men, including Mr Kazemi himself; is appalled at reports that Mr Kazemi's boyfriend was then hanged for the offence of homosexuality; believes that Mr Kazemi's life is in serious danger if he were returned to Iran; further notes that the Dutch authorities have rejected Mr Kazemi's appeal for asylum in Holland and are likely to deport him to the UK; believes that the Home Office view that Iran is safe for homosexuals as long as they hide their sexuality is contrary to human rights standards on sexual freedom; and calls on the Government to uphold its asserted position as a supporter of human rights by refraining from sending Mr Kazemi back to Iran and near-certain human rights abuses.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1180 

Session

2007-08

Other sponsors

Kelvin Hopkins

Andrew Dismore

Nigel Evans

Andrew George

Mike Hancock

Subjects

Asylum Equality Human rights Immigration Iran

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk