DEATH SENTENCE OF TROY ANTHONY DAVIS

Early day motion 1236, tabled 19 March 2008 by Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 36 members.

That this House notes with concern the conviction of Troy Anthony Davis on a charge of murdering the police officer Mark MacPhail in Georgia in 1989; notes that Mr Davis is facing the death penalty in Georgia and that there are substantial concerns and questions being raised by campaigning organisations regarding the safety of his conviction; further notes that 127 individuals have been released from death rows across the United States due to wrongful conviction; and therefore urges the UK Government to make representations to the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles for a demonstration of its strong commitment to fairness and justice by commuting the death sentence of Troy Anthony Davis.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Liberal Democrat 11, Independent 2, Conservative 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.