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STUDENT ARRESTS IN IRAN

Early day motion 524, tabled 10 December 2007 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 42 members.

That this House notes with great concern the increase in repression against student activists protesting against the dictatorship and for social justice in Iran; further notes that around 30 students and other activists have been arrested, including a number who stayed away from their universities after warnings from the intelligence ministry; urges the Iranian government to release these student activists and to drop all sabotage charges against them; and calls upon the UK Government to press the Iranian government to respect basic human rights and the relevant international standards and treaties.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Liberal Democrat 12, Conservative 4, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.