DAVID CHELL - DEATH SENTENCE IN MALAYSIA

Early day motion 960, tabled 12 July 2000 by George Stevenson (Labour). Signed by 27 members.

That this House notes with serious concern the mandatory death sentence imposed on David Chell, a 57 year old United Kingdom citizen found guilty of drug trafficking in Penang, Malaysia on 3rd July; further notes the serious inconsistencies in the prosecution evidence in this case; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to make strong and urgent representations to the Malaysian authorities.

Signatures by party: Labour 25, Liberal Democrat 2.