ICJ'S RULING ON ISRAEL'S SEPARATION BARRIER

Early day motion 308, tabled 6 December 2004 by Richard Burden (Labour). Signed by 218 members.

That this House welcomes the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice on Israel's separation barrier (9th July 2004); notes its conclusion that the barrier is illegal and that Israel has a legal obligation to dismantle the barrier where it is built on occupied land; welcomes the UN General Assembly resolution (20th July 2004) supported by 150 states that demands Israel comply with the ICJ's advisory opinion; and calls upon the British Government to urge Israel to dismantle the barrier where built on occupied land and to ensure Israel's full compliance with the Fourth Geneva Convention in respect of the occupied territories.

Signatures by party: Labour 130, Liberal Democrat 49, Labour/Co-operative 15, Conservative 14, Plaid Cymru 4, Scottish National Party 4, Independent 2.