CASE OF SAFIYATI HUSSAINI (No. 2)

Early day motion 1004, tabled 13 March 2002 by Paul Stinchcombe (Labour). Signed by 45 members.

That this House notes the continued plight of Safiyati Hussaini, sentenced in Nigeria to execution by stoning for adultery; notes further her claim that she was forced to commit adultery against her will; notes that her appeal will be heard on 18th March; and therefore urges Her Majesty's Government urgently to do all that it can to put pressure on the relevant authorities in Nigeria to prevent this execution taking place.

Signatures by party: Labour 32, Liberal Democrat 7, Labour/Co-operative 3, UUP 2, Conservative 1.