WORK OF PEACE BRIGADES INTERNATIONAL

Early day motion 342, tabled 29 November 2006 by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour). Signed by 58 members.

That this House notes the work of Peace Brigades International (PBI) in providing protective accompaniment to non-violent human rights defenders around the world; recognises and applauds both the courageous human rights defenders that PBI protects and the commitment of its volunteers in their efforts to promote respect for human rights, justice and for international humanitarian law; wishes to express support for their valuable work and to congratulate PBI on its 25th anniversary; and urges the Government to assist the project in whatever way it is able to so that it can continue to do its lifesaving and vital work in the search for peace.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Liberal Democrat 15, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 1.