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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Jeremy Corbyn (Labour), on Tuesday, 15 December 2009, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 145 members in total.


LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS

That this House believes that universal jurisdiction for human rights abuses is essential as part of the cause of bringing to justice those who commit crimes against humanity and will oppose any legislation to restrict this power of UK courts.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
502 
Session
2009-10
Other sponsors
John Austin
John McDonnell
David Drew
Mark Durkan
Baroness Clark of Kilwinning
Subjects
Administration of justice Human rights
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk