ARREST OF MR JACK HEYMAN AND OAKLAND 25

Early day motion 182, tabled 2 December 2003 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 23 members.

That this House expresses its deep concern at the arrest of the American trade union leader, Mr Jack Heyman and the peace protesters known as the Oakland 25, who were the victims of an unprovoked attack by the Oakland police; and calls for all charges against these trade unionists and peace campaigners to be dropped.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1.