TREATMENT OF SANJAR UMAROV IN UZBEKISTAN

Early day motion 1656, tabled 15 February 2006 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 26 members.

That this House notes with regret the detention of Sanjar Umarov, leader of the Sunshine Coalition, by Uzbekistan authorities in October 2005; further notes the appalling treatment he has suffered in detention; calls on the Government and others to make the strongest representations to the Uzbekistan government to ensure respect for human rights including the right to a fair trial for all of those in detention; and urges the Uzbekistan government to provide proper medical care and access to independent legal representation to Mr Umarov as soon as possible.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, Conservative 2, Liberal Democrat 1, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.