Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Helen Hayes (Labour), on Thursday, 4 April 2019, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 80 members in total.

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BRUNEI PENAL CODE

That this House expresses deep concern at the planned introduction of a new penal code in Brunei; notes the UN Secretary-General’s belief that these new laws are in clear violation of human rights principles; expresses solidarity with LGBT+ Bruneians and grave concern about the impact of this legislation upon the LGBT+ community; condemns the planned introduction of the death penalty for gay sex in Brunei; notes that women and Bruneians from religious minorities are also at significant risk; expresses concern that British forces continue to operate in Brunei; believes that the protection of human rights should be central to UK foreign policy; and calls on the UK government to exert pressure and influence upon Brunei and all Commonwealth nations to protect the rights of LGBT+ people and other minority groups.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

2268 

Session

2017-19

Other sponsors

Catherine McKinnell

Patrick Grady

Rosie Duffield

Ged Killen

Alex Sobel

Subjects

Brunei Human rights LGBT+ people

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk