Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Social Democratic & Labour Party), on Monday, 1 July 2013, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 15 members in total.

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BILL OF RIGHTS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House believes that there should be a legally enforceable Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland; recognises that such a rights-based framework would enshrine fundamental protections and freedoms for everyone while promoting equality across society; is concerned that 15 years after the Good Friday Agreement the Government has not fulfilled its commitment to provide a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland; recognises that a Bill of Rights is a central part of Northern Ireland's internationally-recognised peace agreement and is central to the creation of a truly shared society in Northern Ireland; notes that an IPSOS/MORI poll showed that supporters of all the main parties were 80 per cent in favour of a Bill of Rights; and urges the Government to meet its obligation to introduce a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland and complete the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

329 

Session

2013-14

Other sponsors

Jim Dobbin

Alan Meale

Naomi Long

Martin Caton

Mark Durkan

Subjects

Devolution Human rights Western Europe

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk