SHIRIN EBADI, FIRST MUSLIM WOMAN NOBEL LAUREATE

Early day motion 1728, tabled 14 October 2003 by Ann Cryer (Labour). Signed by 67 members.

That this House congratulates Shirin Ebadi, the Iranian woman human rights lawyer, on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her brave actions in seeking to protect women, children, human rights lawyers and political activists, work which has justifiably gained her the reputation as a fearless jurist and putting her at risk from violent excesses of Iranian secret police agents; and trusts that this award will serve to protect her from such violence, enabling her to continue with her highly regarded and much appreciated work.

Signatures by party: Labour 42, Liberal Democrat 12, Labour/Co-operative 5, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 2, Independent Ulster Unionist 1, UUP 1.