Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Jeremy Corbyn (Labour), on Friday, 20 March 2015, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 19 members in total.

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CARMEN ARISTEGUI AND JOURNALISM IN MEXICO

That this House expresses its shock that Carmen Aristegui, one of Mexico's independent journalists, has been dismissed for her work in the MVS Noticias (news); notes that Ms Aristegui's four-hour daily programme is very popular and often exposes corruption and human rights abuses; further notes that the targeting of such journalists is wholly unacceptable and can only have a very negative impact on journalism and indeed on fundamental rights of free speech and freedom of expression in any democratic country, let alone one struggling to rebuild its reputation following recent negative publicity surrounding the deaths of 43 students; calls on the Government and the international community to raise their concerns about this case with the relevant authorities; congratulates Carmen Aristegui and her team for the excellent work they have done to date and over many years; and encourages them to continue with the excellent contribution they are making to an evolving democratic Mexico.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

902 

Session

2014-15

Other sponsors

Paul Flynn

Alan Meale

John McDonnell

Kelvin Hopkins

Bob Russell

Subjects

Broadcasting North America

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk