DEATH PENALTY IN THE STATE OF COLORADO

Early day motion 296, tabled 24 July 1997 by Fiona Mactaggart (Labour). Signed by 75 members.

That this House urges Governor Roy Romer of Colorado to show clemency in the case of Gary Davies, currently awaiting execution in Colorado; would deeply regret a return to judicial execution in the State of Colorado after 30 years without the use of the death penalty; and asks the Governor to maintain this record of respect for fundamental human rights.

Signatures by party: Labour 63, Liberal Democrat 7, Labour/Co-operative 3, Scottish National Party 1, Unknown 1.