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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Jeremy Corbyn (Independent (affiliation)), on Wednesday, 9 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 19 members in total.


British Indian Ocean Territory sovereignty negotiations

That this House congratulates His Majesty’s Government on its decision to begin negotiations with Mauritius concerning sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago (British Indian Ocean Territory) to seek agreement to resolve all outstanding issues in accordance with international law including those relating to the former inhabitants; recognises that this is a significant reversal of a long standing policy; acknowledges the tireless campaigning by the Chagos Islands (BIOT) APPG and its Coordinator since 2008, the work of the Chagos Refugees Group and other Chagossian organisations, and the roles played by lawyers, the English and International courts; looks forward to the day when Chagossians who wish to return to the islands are permitted to do so.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
565 
Session
2022-23
Other sponsors
John McDonnell
Jon Trickett
Margaret Ferrier
Diane Abbott
Patrick Grady
Subjects
Sovereignty Chagos Islands
Link
View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk