BAHÁ'ÍS IN IRAN

Early day motion 379, tabled 21 June 2005 by Lembit Öpik (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 57 members.

That this House expresses deep concern at the intensification of persecution of members of the Bahá'í faith in Iran over recent months; is mindful of the ongoing EU-Iran human rights dialogue; and urges the Government to endeavour to place the specific issue of the Bahá'ís on the agenda when the next round of the dialogue takes place.

Signatures by party: Labour 27, Liberal Democrat 17, Conservative 6, DUP 4, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.