ELECTIONS IN SIERRA LEONE

Early day motion 264, tabled 14 November 2007 by Michael Moore (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 45 members.

That this House congratulates Sierra Leone for its recent conduct of successful parliamentary and presidential elections, and the peaceful transition of power to the new regime; notes the important role of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy in providing training and support to the political parties in Sierra Leone; supports the Foundation's ongoing work in the country; further supports President Koroma's desire to tackle corruption; believes that Sierra Leone can now build on these elections to create a prosperous and democratic state; recognises the role that Britain and the United Nations played in bringing stability to Sierra Leone; welcomes the trial of Charles Taylor at the Special Court for Sierra Leone in the Hague; and hopes that the conclusion of this trial will allow Sierra Leone to leave its difficult past behind it.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Liberal Democrat 15, Conservative 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2.