SAUDI ARABIA

Early day motion 779, tabled 31 January 2002 by Ann Clwyd (Labour). Signed by 69 members.

That this House notes the recent widespread reporting of the use of torture in Saudi Arabian jails, particularly against a number of British nationals accused of participation in bombings in Saudi Arabia; recalls the disturbing findings of the 1997 report entitled 'Torture in Saudi Arabia: No Protection, No Redress' published by the All-Party Parliamentary Human Rights Group and REDRESS; condemns the use of torture in any circumstances; and affirms that the provisions of the 1984 UN Convention Against Torture must serve as the standards to be upheld by all governments.

Signatures by party: Labour 53, Liberal Democrat 6, Labour/Co-operative 4, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 2, Conservative 1, Scottish National Party 1.